For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 591 students in RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority 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
591 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
RSU 87/MSAD 23 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.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.25
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
551 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
93%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
68
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
50
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 $21,613 is higher than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,345 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 92% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,613
$21,438
Spending / Student
$32,345
$21,032
Best RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caravel Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Irish Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3615
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3615
Grades: 5-8
| 203 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carmel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Plymouth Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3383
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3383
Grades: PK-4
| 168 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
169 South Levant Road
Levant, ME 04456
(207) 884-7444
Levant, ME 04456
(207) 884-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District?
RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District manages 3 public schools serving 591 students.
What is the rank of RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District?
RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District is ranked #101 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 87/MSAD 23 School District?
93% of RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District?
RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,345 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 92% over four school years.
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