Sanford Public Schools School District
School District · Sanford, Maine
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,584
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,584
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
How this district compares
Maine rank
#102 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,584
$1,272 vs Maine median
District size
3,265 students
Much larger than Maine median
About Sanford Public Schools
Sanford Public Schools is a Sanford, Maine school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,265 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $17,584 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Sanford Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sanford Pride Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Sanford Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 69.4% and ELA proficiency of 72.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sanford Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sanford Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Sanford Public Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Sanford
- Total Enrollment
- 3,265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 277
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sanford Public Schools?
Sanford Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sanford Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Sanford Public Schools is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sanford Public Schools?
Sanford Public Schools spends $17,584 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sanford Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sanford Public Schools is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sanford Public Schools?
Sanford Pride Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sanford Public Schools with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Sanford Public Schools?
Across schools in Sanford Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sanford Public Schools compare to other districts in Maine?
Sanford Public Schools has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maine by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Sanford Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Portland Public Schools (17)
- Bangor Public Schools (10)
- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
- Auburn Public Schools (8)
- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
- Rsu 06/msad 06 (8)
- Rsu 54/msad 54 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
- Rsu 09 (8)
- Augusta Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Scarborough Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 79/msad 01 (6)
- Westbrook Public Schools (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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