For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 453 students in RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and 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
453 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.25
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
418 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
92%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
47
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
49
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,422 is higher than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,841 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,422
$21,438
Spending / Student
$25,841
$21,032
Best RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holden School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
590 Main Road
Holden, ME 04429
(207) 843-7828
Holden, ME 04429
(207) 843-7828
Grades: 2-4
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Holbrook School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Kidder Hill Road
Holden, ME 04429
(207) 843-7769
Holden, ME 04429
(207) 843-7769
Grades: 5-8
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Eddington School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Main Road
Eddington, ME 04428
(207) 843-6010
Eddington, ME 04428
(207) 843-6010
Grades: PK-1
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District?
RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District manages 3 public schools serving 453 students.
What is the rank of RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District?
RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District is ranked #40 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 30%) 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 63/MSAD 63 School District?
92% of RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District?
RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,841 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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