Top Rankings
Scarborough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,865 students in Scarborough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Scarborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
2,865 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scarborough School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
81%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,675 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,558 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,675
$21,739
Spending / Student
$20,558
$21,327
Best Scarborough School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wentworth School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Quentin Drive
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-4600
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-4600
Gr: 3-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Scarborough High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Municipal Drive
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-5000
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Scarborough Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21 Quentin Drive
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-4800
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
174 Pine Point Road
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-5300
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-5300
Gr: PK-2 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
22 Mussey Road
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-5200
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-5200
Gr: K-2 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
143 Highland Avenue
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-5250
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-5250
Gr: K-2 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scarborough School District?
Scarborough School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,865 students.
What is the rank of Scarborough School District?
Scarborough School District is ranked #20 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scarborough School District?
81% of Scarborough School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scarborough School District?
Scarborough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Scarborough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,558 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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