Top Rankings
RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,415 students in RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 85% 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
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
2,415 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 193 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 223 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
85%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.24
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
7 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
2,255 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
94%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
173
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
177
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
184
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
187
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
167
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
180
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,793 is higher than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,166 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,793
$21,468
Spending / Student
$23,166
$21,062
Best RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams-cone School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19 Perkins Street
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Bowdoin Central School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1460 Main Street
Bowdoin, ME 04287
(207) 666-5779
Bowdoin, ME 04287
(207) 666-5779
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Ararat High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
68 Eagles Way
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2951
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2951
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Rank: #44.
Bowdoinham Community School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Cemetery Road
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
(207) 666-5546
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
(207) 666-5546
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Rank: #55.
Harpswell Community School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 Harpswell Islands Road
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 729-5177
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 729-5177
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
Rank: #66.
Mt Ararat Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Republic Avenue
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2950
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2950
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #77.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42 Barrows Drive
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-1243
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-1243
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District?
RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,415 students.
What is the rank of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District?
RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District is ranked #95 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District?
94% of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District?
RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,166 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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