Photo: Donna Garo · CC BY-SA 4.0Addison’s public schools score below 75% of Maine districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Addison, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maine, not nationally.
From Maine state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Addison’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 208 Maine towns with household incomes within a quarter of Addison’s, its schools beat 35%, higher than their 25% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 78% of tested students were proficient in reading and 79% in math, against 84% and 82% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine (the state reports Addison’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,241 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Narraguagus High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Addison’s grade
C: better than 25% of Maine school districts. Both inputs trail the Maine average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Addison, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Addison
Daniel W Merritt School
Grades PK–6 · 89 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Addison
Daniel W Merritt School
Grades PK–6 · 89 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Addison
Daniel W Merritt School
Grades PK–6 · 89 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Addison
Daniel W Merritt School
Grades PK–6 · 89 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Addison
Daniel W Merritt School
Grades PK–6 · 89 students · 9:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Addison
Daniel W Merritt School
Grades PK–6 · 89 students · 9:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Addison
Daniel W Merritt School
Grades PK–6 · 89 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Addison
Narraguagus High School
Grades 7–12 · 291 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Harrington
8th grade in Addison
Narraguagus High School
Grades 7–12 · 291 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Harrington
9th grade in Addison
Narraguagus High School
Grades 7–12 · 291 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Harrington
10th grade in Addison
Narraguagus High School
Grades 7–12 · 291 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Harrington
Addison’s public schools are run by School Administrative District 37, which also serves Columbia Falls, Columbia, Harrington and Milbridge. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Addison vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Maine towns that share Addison’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Addison | C | School Administrative District 37 |
| Jonesport | C− | Jonesport PK–8 · Moosabec 9–12 |
| Jonesboro | — | Jonesboro |
| Harrington | — | School Administrative District 37 |
| Beals | — | Beals PK–8 · Moosabec 9–12 |
| Columbia Falls | — | School Administrative District 37 |
2 of the 5 neighbors share School Administrative District 37 with Addison, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Addison
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maine’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Addison’s schools
Are Addison’s schools good?
On Maine’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Addison children attend score below 75% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 35%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Addison in?
School Administrative District 37, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 631 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
What is Addison’s graduation rate?
80–89% of the class of 2023 in School Administrative District 37 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine.
How much does Addison spend per student?
$21,241 in School Administrative District 37 (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Addison families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Addison → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Maine. Stars are from neighbors.