Photo: Unknown photographer · Public domainHampden’s public schools outscore 81% of Maine districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Hampden, 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.
Hampden’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 129 Maine towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hampden’s, its schools beat 70%, lower than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 90% and math 90% in spring 2022, against 84% and 82% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,453 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 2 the district’s path is George B Weatherbee School, then Reeds Brook Middle School, then Hampden Academy. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. 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 Hampden’s grade
A−: better than 81% of Maine school districts, #21 of 142 Maine towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Maine average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hampden, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hampden
Earl C McGraw School
Grades PK–1 · 203 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Hampden
Earl C McGraw School
Grades PK–1 · 203 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Hampden
George B Weatherbee School
Grades 2–5 · 381 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Hampden
George B Weatherbee School
Grades 2–5 · 381 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Hampden
George B Weatherbee School
Grades 2–5 · 381 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hampden
George B Weatherbee School
Grades 2–5 · 381 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Hampden
Reeds Brook Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 304 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hampden
Reeds Brook Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 304 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hampden
Reeds Brook Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 304 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hampden
Hampden Academy
Grades 9–12 · 767 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hampden
Hampden Academy
Grades 9–12 · 767 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hampden
Hampden Academy
Grades 9–12 · 767 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hampden
Hampden Academy
Grades 9–12 · 767 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Hampden’s public schools are run by Regional School Unit 22, which also serves Frankfort, Newburgh and Winterport. 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 above the state in reading
Hampden vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Maine towns that share Hampden’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden | A− | Regional School Unit 22 |
| Hermon | B | Hermon |
| Orrington | B+ | Orrington |
| Newburgh | A− | Regional School Unit 22 |
| Brewer | B | Brewer |
| Winterport | A− | Regional School Unit 22 |
| Bangor | B+ | Bangor |
2 of the 6 neighbors share Regional School Unit 22 with Hampden, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Hampden
4 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 Hampden’s schools
Are Hampden’s schools good?
By Maine’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hampden children attend outscore 81% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #21 of 142 Maine towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 70%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hampden in?
Regional School Unit 22, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,118 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Hampden kids go to high school?
Hampden Academy, with 767 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Hampden’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Regional School Unit 22 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine.
How much does Hampden spend per student?
$17,453 in Regional School Unit 22 (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Hampden families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hampden → 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.