Maine School Administrative District 48 Newport

The Maine School Administrative District 48 Newport is located in Newport, ME and includes 8 schools that serve 2,048 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Maine School Administrative District 48 Newport spends $10,137 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 39% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Maine School Administrative District 48 Newport has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the ME state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Maine School Administrative District 48 Newport had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Maine School Administrative District 48 Newport, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Maine School Administrative District 48 Newport serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.