RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District

205 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 549 students in RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District.
Public Schools in RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District have a diversity score of 0.11, which is less than the Maine public school average of 0.26.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority 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
549 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#123 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of RSU 59/MSAD 59  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of RSU 59/MSAD 59  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.
85%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of RSU 59/MSAD 59  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.
25-29%
37%
(20-21)
≥90%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of RSU 59/MSAD 59  School District and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.26
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
7 Students
8,328 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
517 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
94%
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
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
27
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
29
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,577 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 $22,208 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart displays total revenue of RSU 59/MSAD 59  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
$12 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart displays total spending of RSU 59/MSAD 59  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
$22,577
$21,600
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in RSU 59/MSAD 59  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
$22,208
$21,191
This chart displays average spending per public school student in RSU 59/MSAD 59  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 59/MSAD 59 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
43 Learners Lane
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Grades: PK-2
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
486 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Grades: 7-12
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Grades: 3-6
| 175 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District?
RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District manages 3 public schools serving 549 students.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District?
94% of RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District?
RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,208 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90%
  • : 80%
  • : 85%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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