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RSU 31/MSAD 31 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%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 435 students in RSU 31/MSAD 31 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 31/MSAD 31 School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian 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
3 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
435 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
RSU 31/MSAD 31 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.25
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
415 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
95%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
31
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,418 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,690 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,418
$21,438
Spending / Student
$19,690
$21,032
Best RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hichborn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3113
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3113
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Enfield Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
561 Hammett Road
West Enfield, ME 04493
(207) 732-4141
West Enfield, ME 04493
(207) 732-4141
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Penobscot Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3111
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District?
RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District manages 3 public schools serving 435 students.
What is the rank of RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District?
RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District is ranked #105 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District?
95% of RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District?
RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,690 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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