How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Saco Public Schools | Scarborough Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saco, Maine | Scarborough, Maine |
| Total Enrollment | 2,788 | 2,891 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Saco Public Schools | Scarborough Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,719 | $20,793 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| State Revenue | 39.1% | 15.5% |
| Local Revenue | 53.3% | 79.6% |
Saco Public Schools
Federal State Local
Scarborough Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Saco Public Schools | Scarborough Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.1% | 81.2% |
| African American | 8.7% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.8% | 10.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Saco Public Schools | Scarborough Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 261:1 | 278.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.7% | 14.5% |
School Types
Saco Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Scarborough Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.