Top Rankings
Perry School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 73 students in Perry School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Perry School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
73 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Perry School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#54 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.28
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
88%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,205 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,795 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,205
$21,739
Spending / Student
$26,795
$21,327
Best Perry School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1587 U S Route 1
Perry, ME 04667
(207) 853-2522
Perry, ME 04667
(207) 853-2522
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perry School District?
Perry School District manages 1 public schools serving 73 students.
What is the rank of Perry School District?
Perry School District is ranked #50 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perry School District?
88% of Perry School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry School District?
Perry School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Perry School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,795 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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