Auburn School District

60 Court St 4th Floor
Auburn, ME 04210
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Auburn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,241 students in Auburn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Auburn School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
8 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
3,241 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
260 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Auburn School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#140 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
43%
49%
81%
84%
32%
37%
92%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
16%
5%
% White
75%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,623 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,663
$21,739
Spending / Student
$19,623
$21,327

Best Auburn School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Auburn Community School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Andrew Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Fairview School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
397 Minot Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
161 Park Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
32 Sherwood Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Washburn School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Lake Auburn Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Edward Little High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
77 Harris Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6652
Gr: 9-12 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Falcon Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6655
Gr: 7-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Walton School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
92 Mary Carroll Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Auburn School District?
Auburn School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,241 students.
What is the rank of Auburn School District?
Auburn School District is ranked #142 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn School District?
75% of Auburn School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Auburn School District?
Auburn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Auburn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,623 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,241 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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