For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,411 students in RSU 71 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 71 School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
7 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
1,411 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
RSU 71 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 223 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
85%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.24
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
7 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,286 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
91%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
88
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
98
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
122
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,627 is higher than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,578 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,627
$21,468
Spending / Student
$22,578
$21,062
Best RSU 71 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ames Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 New England Road
Searsmont, ME 04973
(207) 342-5100
Searsmont, ME 04973
(207) 342-5100
Grades: 2-5
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Belfast Area High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Lions Way
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Troy A Howard Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Kermit S Nickerson School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: 3-5
| 69 students
Rank: #55.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-2
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 South Main Street
Morrill, ME 04952
(207) 342-5300
Morrill, ME 04952
(207) 342-5300
Grades: PK-1
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 71 School District?
RSU 71 School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,411 students.
What is the rank of RSU 71 School District?
RSU 71 School District is ranked #129 out of 193 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 71 School District?
91% of RSU 71 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 71 School District?
RSU 71 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 71 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,578 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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