There were 247 multiracial students enrolled in Oxford County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 5.1% more than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that multiracial students made up 3% of the 8,330 students in Oxford County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the third most represented ethnicity.
Among the 10 districts in Oxford County, Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Administrative District 17 recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 99 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Oxford County.
Data from Maine’s public schools for the 2023-24 school year shows a noticeable growth in Hispanic, Black, and multiracial enrollment over the past decade. While over 85% of students are white, this shows a slow but steady increase in diversity within the state schools.
| District Name | Multiracial Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Administrative District 17 | 99 | 3,135 | 3.2% |
| Regional School Unit 10 | 46 | 1,751 | 2.6% |
| Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Administrative District 72 | 24 | 1,110 | 2.2% |
| Regional School Unit 55/Maine School Administrative District 55 | 33 | 978 | 3.4% |
| Regional School Unit 56 | 25 | 737 | 3.4% |
| Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44 | 17 | 531 | 3.2% |
| Andover Public Schools | 0 | 61 | — |
| Gilead Public Schools | 1 | 19 | 5.3% |
| Byron Public Schools | 2 | 5 | 40% |
| Upton Public Schools | 0 | 3 | — |