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RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 691 students in RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
691 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
RSU 37/MSAD 37 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 65% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Graduation Rate
65%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.25
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
7,509 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
566 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
82%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
39
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
55
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,751 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,518 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,751
$21,438
Spending / Student
$19,518
$21,032
Best RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1227 Us Highway 1a
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
Grades: PK-6
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Milbridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39 Washington Street
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
Narraguagus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Main Street
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Grades: 7-12
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Daniel W Merritt School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 Indian River Road
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District?
RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District manages 4 public schools serving 691 students.
What is the rank of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District?
RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District is ranked #144 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District?
82% of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District?
RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,518 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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