RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,670 students in RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (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 61/MSAD 61 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 82% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.25
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
11 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,515 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
91%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
124
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
130
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
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 $22,023 is higher than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,582 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
How many schools belong to RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District?
RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,670 students.
What is the rank of RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District?
RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District is ranked #170 out of 193 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District?
91% of RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District?
RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,582 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 1,670 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 50% in ME)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
