Top Rankings
RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 elementary schools serving 2,014 students in RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Maine.
Public Elementary Schools in RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
443 Schools
# Students
2,924 Students
114,099 Students
# Teachers
235 Teachers
10,377 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 86% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.24
# American Indian Students
9 Students
916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
1,448 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
3,631 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
22 Students
4,843 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
2,741 Students
99,020 Students
% White Students
94%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
125 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
4,116 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
5,641
# Students in K Grade:
226
11,448
# Students in 1st Grade:
215
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
191
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
227
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
10,679
# Students in 8th Grade:
214
10,802
# Students in 9th Grade:
235
430
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
426
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
386
# Students in 12th Grade:
219
398
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,131 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,652 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,131
$21,438
Spending / Student
$17,652
$21,032
Best RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shapleigh Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
467 Shapleigh Corner Road
Shapleigh, ME 04076
(207) 636-1751
Shapleigh, ME 04076
(207) 636-1751
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Lyman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 Schoolhouse Road
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7228
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7228
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Alfred Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21 Sanford Road
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 324-3831
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 324-3831
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Massabesic Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
134 Old Alfred Road
East Waterboro, ME 04030
(207) 247-6121
East Waterboro, ME 04030
(207) 247-6121
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #55.
Waterboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Sokokis Trail
East Waterboro, ME 04030
(207) 247-6126
East Waterboro, ME 04030
(207) 247-6126
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Line Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
818 Water Street
West Newfield, ME 04095
(207) 793-4100
West Newfield, ME 04095
(207) 793-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis 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.
