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Schools in Westbrook · Westbrook

Westbrook’s public schools score below 92% of Maine districts on tests and graduation

Math proficiency in Westbrook’s districts is 69%, below the Maine average (82%). The grade covers the public school district serving Westbrook, 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.

#140of 142 Maine townsK–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
75%
▼ 9 pts vs ME 84%
2021–22
Math proficiency
69%
▼ 12 pts vs ME 82%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 3–7 pts vs ME 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.9K
▲ 6% vs ME $20.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.9
ME 11.3
Schools in town
7
2,348 students on the public path
In brief

Westbrook’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 75% of tested students were proficient in reading and 69% in math, against 84% and 82% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine (the state reports Westbrook’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,852 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 5 the district’s path is Westbrook Middle School, then Westbrook High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

The Little Dolphin School Foundation (private) and Spring Harbor Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

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 Westbrook’s grade

D− Test scoresC− Graduation

D: better than 8% of Maine school districts, #140 of 142 Maine towns. Both inputs trail the Maine average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Maine school districts we grade (177)Better than 8%
Lower resultsHigher results
Maine towns with similar household incomes (252)Better than 5%
DC−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,178 test results and a graduating class of 173 could put Westbrook anywhere from D to C−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Westbrook’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,187 in math, 1,170 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–43 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressD− to D
5–8Westbrook Middle SchoolWestbrookC−
9–12Westbrook High SchoolWestbrookA−

Westbrook’s public schools are run by Westbrook. 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.

WestbrookGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,348 students · 10.9 per teacher (ME 11.3)
$21,852ME $20,630 · FY2024
D
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading75%
State average 84.1% · 1170 students tested
Math69%
State average 81.5% · 1187 students tested

Westbrook vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WestbrookDWestbrook
PortlandDPortland
FalmouthA+Falmouth
ScarboroughAScarborough
WindhamBRegional School Unit 14
GorhamAGorham

Every school in Westbrook

7 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 Westbrookby address
Congin School
Elementary · Grades PK–4
D
335 students12:1Rate it →
Saccarappa School
Elementary · Grades K–4
D−
396 students9:1Rate it →
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School
Elementary · Grades K–4
D
188 students9:1Rate it →
Westbrook Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
C−
710 students11:1Rate it →
Westbrook High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
719 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The Little Dolphin School Foundation
Elementary · Grades PK–1
Private · Nonsectarian
71 students27:1Rate it →
Spring Harbor Academy
High · Grades 7–11
Private · Special education
5 students1:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Westbrook Regional Technology Ctr).

Questions about Westbrook’s schools

Are Westbrook’s schools good?

On Maine’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Westbrook children attend score below 92% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #140 of 142 Maine towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 5%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Westbrook in?

Westbrook, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,348 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Westbrook kids go to high school?

Westbrook High School, with 719 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Westbrook’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Westbrook graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine.

How much does Westbrook spend per student?

$21,852 in Westbrook (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Westbrook?

Yes: The Little Dolphin School Foundation (nonsectarian, grades PK–1, 71 students) and Spring Harbor Academy (special education, grades 7–11, 5 students).

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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.