For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 764 students in RSU 56 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 56 School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (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
3 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
764 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
RSU 56 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 85% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.25
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
709 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
19 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
50
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
55
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,503 is higher 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 $20,075 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,503
$21,438
Spending / Student
$20,075
$21,032
Best RSU 56 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 Middle School Drive
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-7552
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-7552
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Dirigo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
117 Auburn Road
Peru, ME 04290
(207) 562-4207
Peru, ME 04290
(207) 562-4207
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Dirigo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Weld Street
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-4201
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 56 School District?
RSU 56 School District manages 3 public schools serving 764 students.
What is the rank of RSU 56 School District?
RSU 56 School District is ranked #169 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 56 School District?
93% of RSU 56 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 56 School District?
RSU 56 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 56 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,075 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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