RSU 04 School District

971 Gardiner Road
Wales, ME 04280
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

RSU 04 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,269 students in RSU 04 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 04 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,269 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

RSU 04 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#169 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
49%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

78%
84%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

36%
37%
87%
87.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
35.7%
28.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.28

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
5%
% White
94%
85%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,040 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,646 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,685 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$25 MM
$3,663 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,040
$22,146

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,646
$22,012

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Best RSU 04 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
56 School Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-4950
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Carrie Ricker School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
573 Richmond Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4136
Gr: 3-4 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Ball Park Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-6961
Gr: 5-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Libby-tozier School
466 Academy Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 375-4273
Gr: PK-K | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
36 No Name Pond Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-4273
Gr: 1-2 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 04 School District?
RSU 04 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,269 students.
What is the rank of RSU 04 School District?
RSU 04 School District is ranked #167 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 04 School District?
94% of RSU 04 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 04 School District?
RSU 04 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 04 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,646 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,269 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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