For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 491 students in RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
491 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
RSU 80/MSAD 04 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 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.26
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
8,328 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
475 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
97%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
48
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
44
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
30
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,550 in this school district is less 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 $18,277 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,550
$21,600
Spending / Student
$18,277
$21,191
Best RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piscataquis Community Secondary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 Campus Drive
Guilford, ME 04443
(207) 876-4625
Guilford, ME 04443
(207) 876-4625
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Piscataquis Community Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Campus Drive
Guilford, ME 04443
(207) 876-4301
Guilford, ME 04443
(207) 876-4301
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District?
RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District manages 2 public schools serving 491 students.
What is the rank of RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District?
RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District is ranked #66 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 80/MSAD 04 School District?
97% of RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District?
RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,277 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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