Top Rankings
RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,295 students in RSU 06/MSAD 06 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 06/MSAD 06 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
8 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
3,295 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 06/MSAD 06 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 84% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Graduation Rate
84%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.4%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.28
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
90%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,991 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,821 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,991
$21,739
Spending / Student
$17,821
$21,327
Best RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edna Libby Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Fort Hill Road
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-2500
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-2500
Gr: PK-3 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
H B Emery Jr Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
908 Cape Road
Limington, ME 04049
(207) 637-2056
Limington, ME 04049
(207) 637-2056
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
George E Jack School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Northeast Road
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-4885
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-4885
Gr: 4-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Hollis School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
554 River Road
Hollis Center, ME 04042
(207) 929-3838
Hollis Center, ME 04042
(207) 929-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Bonny Eagle Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
92 Sokokis Trail
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3833
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3833
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Steep Falls Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
781 Boundary Road
Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3321
Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3321
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Buxton Center Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 Long Plains Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3836
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3836
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Bonny Eagle High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Saco Road
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 929-3840
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 929-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District?
RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,295 students.
What is the rank of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District?
RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District is ranked #127 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District?
90% of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District?
RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,821 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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