For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,207 students in RSU 38 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 38 School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
1,207 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
RSU 38 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.25
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,148 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
95%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
67
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,553 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,654 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,553
$21,438
Spending / Student
$17,654
$21,032
Best RSU 38 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17 School St.
Manchester, ME 04351
(207) 622-2949
Manchester, ME 04351
(207) 622-2949
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Maranacook Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Millard Harrison Drive
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-3128
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-3128
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Readfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 South Road
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4406
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4406
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Maranacook Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 Millard Harrison Drive
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4923
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4923
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1507 North Road
Mount Vernon, ME 04352
(207) 293-2261
Mount Vernon, ME 04352
(207) 293-2261
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
48 Pond Road
Wayne, ME 04284
(207) 685-3634
Wayne, ME 04284
(207) 685-3634
Grades: K-5
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 38 School District?
RSU 38 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,207 students.
What is the rank of RSU 38 School District?
RSU 38 School District is ranked #58 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 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 38 School District?
95% of RSU 38 School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 38 School District?
RSU 38 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 38 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,654 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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