RSU 22 School District

24 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

RSU 22 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,278 students in RSU 22 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 22 School District have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
2,278 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

RSU 22 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#35 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of RSU 22  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of RSU 22  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.
90%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of RSU 22  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.
50%
37%
92%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of RSU 22  School District and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.25
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
19 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,107 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
92%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
77
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
146
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
157
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
152
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
173
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
169
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
170
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
225
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
187
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
210
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,328 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,291 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart displays total revenue of RSU 22  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
$37 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart displays total spending of RSU 22  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
$17,328
$21,438
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in RSU 22  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
$16,291
$21,032
This chart displays average spending per public school student in RSU 22  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 22 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeds Brook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28a Main Road South
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Hampden Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
89 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Grades: 9-12
| 811 students
Rank: #33.
George B Weatherbee School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3254
Grades: 3-5
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Leroy H Smith School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
319 South Main Street
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4282
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Williams Way
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4309
Grades: 5-8
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
Earl C Mcgraw School
Magnet School
20 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3830
Grades: K-2
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newburgh Elementary School
Magnet School
2220 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 234-2781
Grades: PK
| 48 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 22 School District?
RSU 22 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,278 students.
What is the rank of RSU 22 School District?
RSU 22 School District is ranked #23 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 22 School District?
92% of RSU 22 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 22 School District?
RSU 22 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 22 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,291 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in ME)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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