Top Rankings
RSU 79/MSAD 01 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,715 students in RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
1,715 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#58 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.25
# American Indian Students
69 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
25 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,493 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
87%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
117
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
126
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
117
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,366 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,882 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,366
$21,438
Spending / Student
$17,882
$21,032
Best RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mapleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1642 Main St
Mapleton, ME 04757
(207) 764-1589
Mapleton, ME 04757
(207) 764-1589
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Presque Isle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
569 Skyway St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-4474
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-4474
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Presque Isle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16 Griffin St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-0121
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-0121
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Eva Hoyt Zippel School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42 Griffin St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-8106
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-8106
Grades: 3-5
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Street Elementary School
Magnet School
50 Pine St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-8104
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-8104
Grades: PK-2
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
Presque Isle Reg Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
79 Blake St Suite #3
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-1356
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-1356
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,715 students.
What is the rank of RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District is ranked #57 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 30%) 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%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District?
87% of RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,882 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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