RSU 21 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,301 students in RSU 21 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 21 School District have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
RSU 21 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 193 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.25
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
31 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,094 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
91%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
140
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
168
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
195
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
195
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,417 is higher than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,522 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
How many schools belong to RSU 21 School District?
RSU 21 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,301 students.
What is the rank of RSU 21 School District?
RSU 21 School District is ranked #20 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 21 School District?
91% of RSU 21 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 21 School District?
RSU 21 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 21 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,522 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,301 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 5% in ME)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 91% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
