For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 620 students in RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
620 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
RSU 41/MSAD 41 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 75% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
82%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
84%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
75%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.26
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
8,328 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
574 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
92%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
45
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,029 is higher 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 $20,484 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$3,617 MM

Spending
$13 MM
$3,549 MM

Revenue / Student
$22,029
$21,600

Spending / Student
$20,484
$21,191

Best RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
774 Main Road
Brownville, ME 04414
(207) 965-8184
Brownville, ME 04414
(207) 965-8184
Grades: 3-4
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Penquis Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
48 Penquis Drive
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-7346
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-7346
Grades: 5-12
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
18 Belmont Street
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-2122
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-2122
Grades: PK-2
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District?
RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District manages 3 public schools serving 620 students.
What is the rank of RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District?
RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District is ranked #177 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.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District?
92% of RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District?
RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,484 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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