For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 999 students in RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (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
7 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
999 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
RSU 03/MSAD 03 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 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.26
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
8,328 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
930 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
34 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
67
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
85
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,171 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,850 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,171
$21,600
Spending / Student
$18,850
$21,191
Best RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt View High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
577 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-3255
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36 West Main Street
Monroe, ME 04951
(207) 525-3504
Monroe, ME 04951
(207) 525-3504
Grades: PK-5
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Troy Central School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
733 Bangor Road
Troy, ME 04987
(207) 948-2280
Troy, ME 04987
(207) 948-2280
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
Morse Memorial School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27 School Street
Brooks, ME 04921
(207) 722-3636
Brooks, ME 04921
(207) 722-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 95 students
Rank: #55.
Mt View Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
575 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Grades: 6-8
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Mt View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
573 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7541
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7541
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #77.
Walker Memorial School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 West Main Street
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 589-4208
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 589-4208
Grades: PK-5
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District?
RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District manages 7 public schools serving 999 students.
What is the rank of RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District?
RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District is ranked #184 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 03/MSAD 03 School District?
93% of RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District?
RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,850 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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