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Fourth graders reading at or above expectations by county
Percent of Maine fourth graders scoring at or above the state's expectations in reading, by county — highest in Cumberland and Knox, lowest in Androscoggin (AECF KIDS COUNT / Maine DOE).
Across Maine's counties, fourth graders reading at or above expectations ranged from 48.1% (Androscoggin) to 71.9% (Cumberland) in 2025.
| County | Fourth graders reading at or above expectations by county |
|---|---|
| Cumberland | 71.9% |
| Knox | 71.1% |
| Lincoln | 67.5% |
| Sagadahoc | 67.4% |
| York | 67.0% |
| Aroostook | 65.3% |
| Hancock | 64.5% |
| Waldo | 63.2% |
| Franklin | 63.1% |
| Penobscot | 61.8% |
| Kennebec | 61.6% |
| Somerset | 58.5% |
| Piscataquis | 56.6% |
| Oxford | 56.3% |
| Washington | 50.5% |
| Androscoggin | 48.1% |
Latest: . Source: Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT (Maine DOE). Figures update as the source refreshes.
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