For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 735 students in RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
735 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
RSU 72/MSAD 72 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.25
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
693 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
94%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
70
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
73
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,639 is higher than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,805 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,639
$21,438
Spending / Student
$28,805
$21,032
Best RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
637 West Main Street
Denmark, ME 04022
(207) 452-2360
Denmark, ME 04022
(207) 452-2360
Grades: K-4
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Molly Ockett School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Molly Ockett Drive
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2401
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2401
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
New Suncook School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Main Street
Lovell, ME 04051
(207) 925-6711
Lovell, ME 04051
(207) 925-6711
Grades: PK-4
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District?
RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District manages 3 public schools serving 735 students.
What is the rank of RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District?
RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District is ranked #143 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.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District?
94% of RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District?
RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,805 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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