For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,425 students in RSU 34 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 34 School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
5 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
1,425 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
RSU 34 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.25
# American Indian Students
21 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
21 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,257 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
88%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
94
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,095 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,253 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,095
$21,438
Spending / Student
$17,253
$21,032
Best RSU 34 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Town High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Alton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22 Argyle Rd
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 394-2331
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 394-2331
Grades: PK-5
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Leonard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3900
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Old Town Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
576 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-1544
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-1544
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Viola Rand School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Highland Avenue
Bradley, ME 04411
(207) 827-2508
Bradley, ME 04411
(207) 827-2508
Grades: PK-3
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 34 School District?
RSU 34 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,425 students.
What is the rank of RSU 34 School District?
RSU 34 School District is ranked #124 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.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 34 School District?
88% of RSU 34 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 34 School District?
RSU 34 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 34 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,253 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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