RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District

35 Pleasant Street
Mars Hill, ME 04758
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 348 students in RSU 42/MSAD 42 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 42/MSAD 42 School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
348 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

RSU 42/MSAD 42 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#115 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of RSU 42/MSAD 42  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of RSU 42/MSAD 42  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of RSU 42/MSAD 42  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
37%
(20-21)
≥90%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of RSU 42/MSAD 42  School District and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.25
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
322 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
92%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
22
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
19
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,213 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 $18,193 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart displays total revenue of RSU 42/MSAD 42  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart displays total spending of RSU 42/MSAD 42  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,213
$21,438
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in RSU 42/MSAD 42  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,193
$21,032
This chart displays average spending per public school student in RSU 42/MSAD 42  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Pleasant Street
Mars Hill, ME 04758
(207) 425-2811
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fort Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Fort Street
Mars Hill, ME 04758
(207) 429-8514
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District?
RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District manages 2 public schools serving 348 students.
What is the rank of RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District?
RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District is ranked #108 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 42/MSAD 42 School District?
92% of RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District?
RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,193 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Quick Links