Top Rankings
RSU 39 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,220 students in RSU 39 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 39 School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
1,220 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
RSU 39 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.25
# American Indian Students
35 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
25 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,060 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
87%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
80
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
142
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
109
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,377 in this school district is less 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 $30,004 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,377
$21,438
Spending / Student
$30,004
$21,032
Best RSU 39 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caribou Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Bennett Dr
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4240
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4240
Grades: PK-8
| 750 students
Rank: #22.
Caribou High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 Sweden St
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4260
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4260
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caribou Regionaltechnology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
308 Sweden Street, Suite 1
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4270
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 39 School District?
RSU 39 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,220 students.
What is the rank of RSU 39 School District?
RSU 39 School District is ranked #100 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 39 School District?
87% of RSU 39 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 39 School District?
RSU 39 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 39 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,004 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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