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Schools in Washburn · School Administrative District 45

Washburn’s public schools score below 99% of Maine districts on tests and graduation

67% of students in Washburn’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Maine average (82%). The grade covers the public school district serving Washburn, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maine, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Maine state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.

Reading proficiency
72%
▼ 12 pts vs ME 84%
2021–22
Math proficiency
67%
▼ 14 pts vs ME 82%
2021–22
Spent per student
$20.5K
▼ 1% vs ME $20.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.1
ME 11.3
Schools in town
2
271 students on the public path
In brief

Washburn’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 72% of tested students were proficient in reading and 67% in math, against 84% and 82% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $20,502 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one high school

From grade 9 the district’s path is Washburn District High School. Enrollment is down 8% 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Washburn’s grade

D− Test scores

D−: better than 1% of Maine school districts. Test scores are below the Maine average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Maine school districts we grade (177)Better than 1%
Lower resultsHigher results
Maine towns with similar household incomes (259)Better than 1%
Towns in Aroostook County (49)Better than 2%
D−DA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 144 test results could put Washburn anywhere from D− to D. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Washburn’s students in the tested grades sat them (146 in math, 141 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Washburn, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–8Washburn District Elem SchoolSchool Administrative District 45C−
9–12Washburn District High SchoolSchool Administrative District 45A−

Washburn’s public schools are run by School Administrative District 45, which also serves Perham and Wade. 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.

School Administrative District 45Grades PK–12 · 2 schools · 271 students, down 8% since 2020–21 · 11.1 per teacher (ME 11.3)
$20,502ME $20,630 · FY2024
D−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading72%
State average 84.1% · 141 students tested
Math67%
State average 81.5% · 146 students tested

Washburn vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Maine towns that share Washburn’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WashburnD−School Administrative District 45
MapletonB−School Administrative District 01
Wade—School Administrative District 45
WoodlandB+Woodland

Every school in Washburn

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).

District schools in Washburnby address
Washburn District Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
C−
180 students11:1Rate it →
Washburn District High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
91 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Washburn’s schools

Are Washburn’s schools good?

On Maine’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Washburn children attend score below 99% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Washburn in?

School Administrative District 45, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 271 students in 2 schools (2024–25).

Where do Washburn kids go to high school?

Washburn District High School, with 91 students; its own test results earn an A−.

How much does Washburn spend per student?

$20,502 in School Administrative District 45 (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Parents talk

What Washburn families are saying about school.

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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.