For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 996 students in RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
996 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 82% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
82%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
84%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.26
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
8,328 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
931 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
94%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
78
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,691 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,246 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$3,617 MM

Spending
$17 MM
$3,549 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,691
$21,600

Spending / Student
$17,246
$21,191

Best RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sacopee Valley Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
137 South Hiram Road
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-2450
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-2450
Grades: 4-8
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Sacopee Valley High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 South Hiram Road
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-3208
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-3208
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Sacopee Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 South Hiram
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-8117
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-8117
Grades: PK-3
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District?
RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District manages 3 public schools serving 996 students.
What is the rank of RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District?
RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District is ranked #93 out of 191 school districts in Maine (top 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 55/MSAD 55 School District?
94% of RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District?
RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,246 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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