Top Rankings
RSU 25 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,074 students in RSU 25 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 25 School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (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 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,074 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
RSU 25 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.26
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
8,328 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
983 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
92%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
71
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
84
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
97
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,884 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 $17,650 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,884
$21,600
Spending / Student
$17,650
$21,191
Best RSU 25 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bucksport High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Broadway
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Bucksport Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Miles Lane
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Miles Lane School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
52 Miles Ln
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6666
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6666
Grades: 1-4
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
66 Bridge St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6644
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6644
Grades: PK-K
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 25 School District?
RSU 25 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,074 students.
What is the rank of RSU 25 School District?
RSU 25 School District is ranked #118 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 25 School District?
92% of RSU 25 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 25 School District?
RSU 25 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 25 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,650 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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