For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 707 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 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
707 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
RSU 72/MSAD 72 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 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
0.14
0.26
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
8,328 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
657 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
93%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
63
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,893 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,946 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,893
$21,600
Spending / Student
$29,946
$21,191
Best RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownfield Denmark Elementary 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
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Molly Ockett 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
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
New Suncook 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
| 105 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 707 students.
What is the rank of RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District?
RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District is ranked #141 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 72/MSAD 72 School District?
93% of RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 10:1, which is lower than 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 $29,946 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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