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RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 500 students in RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
500 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
RSU 70/MSAD 70 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.25
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
447 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
89%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
46
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,664 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,986 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,664
$21,438
Spending / Student
$17,986
$21,032
Best RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Grades: PK-6
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Hodgdon Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
174 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Grades: 7-12
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District?
RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District manages 2 public schools serving 500 students.
What is the rank of RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District?
RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District is ranked #39 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District?
89% of RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District?
RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 70/MSAD 70 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,986 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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