RSU 26 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 837 students in RSU 26 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 26 School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
RSU 26 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 191 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.26
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,265 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
5,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
11 Students
8,330 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
716 Students
143,450 Students
% White Students
86%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
6,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
6,349
# Students in K Grade:
44
11,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
12,478
# 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 $21,109 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,583. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,174 is higher than the state median of $21,174. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to RSU 26 School District?
RSU 26 School District manages 3 public schools serving 837 students.
What is the rank of RSU 26 School District?
RSU 26 School District is ranked #21 out of 191 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 26 School District?
86% of RSU 26 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 26 School District?
RSU 26 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 26 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,174 is higher than the state median of $21,174. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 837 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Btm 50% in ME)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 87% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 93% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
