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RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,895 students in RSU 49/MSAD 49 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 49/MSAD 49 School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (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
6 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
1,895 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
RSU 49/MSAD 49 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 77% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.25
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
15 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,771 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
93%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
126
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,118 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,294 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,118
$21,438
Spending / Student
$18,294
$21,032
Best RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Grades: 7-8
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Morrison Ave
Clinton, ME 04927
(207) 426-2181
Clinton, ME 04927
(207) 426-2181
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Benton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
68 School Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 453-4240
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 453-4240
Grades: 1-6
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Albion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 School Street
Albion, ME 04910
(207) 437-2616
Albion, ME 04910
(207) 437-2616
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Primary School
Magnet School
63 High Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4220
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4220
Grades: PK-K
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District?
RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,895 students.
What is the rank of RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District?
RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District is ranked #140 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District?
93% of RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District?
RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,294 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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