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Damariscotta

Public school district

Serves Damariscotta.

Damariscotta’s School Grade A− better than 81% of Maine school districts

Students
86
Schools
0
Spent per student
$1,674
ME $20,630
The gist

What stands out about Damariscotta

  • Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
  • Reading proficiency 10 pts below the state
  • Spends 92% less per student than the ME average

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Damariscotta. Grade by grade →

PK–8Great Salt Bay Community SchoolGreat Salt Bay Community School District

Test scores vs. ME

2020–21 · class of 2020
Math proficiency50–100%
State average 81.3% · 13 students tested · small group: the state reports a range
Reading / language arts50–100%
State average 85% · 14 students tested · small group: the state reports a range
Graduation rate (4-year)80–100%
State average 86.8% · 23 in the class · small group: the state reports a range

Reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express and the Urban Institute); the newest year for each measure.

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$1,674 per student · 92% below ME
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 66%State 34%

Fiscal 2022–24 includes federal pandemic relief (ESSER).

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Schools in the district

0 public schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maine’s other public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

Great Salt Bay Community School DistrictBremen, Newcastle
$20,132per student
BremenBremen
$3,038per student
BristolBristol
$15,667per student
NewcastleNewcastle
$2,061per student

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES school directory 2024–25 and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau’s school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: state results reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express and the Urban Institute).