Top Rankings
Otis School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 70 students in Otis School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Otis School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
593 Schools
# Students
70 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Otis 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
97%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,643 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,171 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,643
$21,739
Spending / Student
$27,171
$21,327
Best Otis School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beech Hill School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Otis Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 537-2203
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 537-2203
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Otis School District?
Otis School District manages 1 public schools serving 70 students.
What is the rank of Otis School District?
Otis School District is ranked #94 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Otis School District?
97% of Otis School District students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Otis School District?
Otis School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Otis School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,171 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
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