For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,418 students in RSU 73 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 73 School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
RSU 73 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 62% has decreased 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
0.12
0.26
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,265 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
5,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
21 Students
8,330 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,332 Students
143,450 Students
% White Students
94%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
6,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
6,349
# Students in K Grade:
107
11,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
98
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
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 $17,459 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 $17,451 is less 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 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,418 students.
What is the rank of RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District is ranked #157 out of 191 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 73 School District?
94% of RSU 73 School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 73 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,451 is less 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: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,418 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 62% (Btm 50% in ME)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
