RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District

94 Main Street
Buxton, ME 04093
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,283 students in RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
8 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
3,283 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

RSU 06/MSAD 06 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 81% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#115 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of RSU 06/MSAD 06  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of RSU 06/MSAD 06  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of RSU 06/MSAD 06  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
37%
81%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of RSU 06/MSAD 06  School District and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.25
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
33 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,025 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
92%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
112 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
64
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
245
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
234
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
256
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
249
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
227
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
271
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
274
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
244
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
261
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
242
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,060 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,886 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart displays total revenue of RSU 06/MSAD 06  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$59 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart displays total spending of RSU 06/MSAD 06  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,060
$21,438
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in RSU 06/MSAD 06  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,886
$21,032
This chart displays average spending per public school student in RSU 06/MSAD 06  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George E Jack School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Northeast Road
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-4885
Grades: 4-5
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Edna Libby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 Fort Hill Road
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-2500
Grades: PK-3
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
H B Emery Jr Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
908 Cape Road
Limington, ME 04049
(207) 637-2056
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Bonny Eagle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
92 Sokokis Trail
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3833
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #55.
Hollis School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
554 River Road
Hollis Center, ME 04042
(207) 929-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Bonny Eagle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Saco Road
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 929-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #77.
Steep Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
781 Boundary Road
Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3321
Grades: K-3
| 59 students
Rank: #88.
Buxton Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
912 Long Plains Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3836
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District?
RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,283 students.
What is the rank of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District?
RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District is ranked #108 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District?
92% of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District?
RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,886 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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