For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,437 students in RSU 73 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 73 School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
4 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
1,437 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
RSU 73 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 62% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Graduation Rate
62%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.25
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
26 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,359 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
94%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
123
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,228 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,221 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,228
$21,438
Spending / Student
$17,221
$21,032
Best RSU 73 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spruce Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Spruce Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Spruce Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Grades: 3-5
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spruce Mountain Primary School
Magnet School
107 Gibbs Mill Road
Livermore, ME 04253
(207) 897-3355
Livermore, ME 04253
(207) 897-3355
Grades: PK-2
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,437 students.
What is the rank of RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District is ranked #159 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 73 School District?
94% of RSU 73 School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 73 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,221 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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