Top Rankings
RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,846 students in RSU 11/MSAD 11 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 11/MSAD 11 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (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 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,846 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 11/MSAD 11 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.7%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1996–2005. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,038 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,537 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$32 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,038
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,537
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardiner Regional Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 Cobbossee Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-1326
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-1326
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Helen Thompson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 Spears Corner Road
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 724-3930
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 724-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
River View Community School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
821 River Road
South Gardiner, ME 04359
(207) 582-3402
South Gardiner, ME 04359
(207) 582-3402
Gr: 3-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Pittston-randolph Consolidated School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Pittston School Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-6268
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-6268
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Gardiner Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40 West Hill Road
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3150
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
279 Brunswick Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3612
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3612
Gr: PK-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District?
RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,846 students.
What is the rank of RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District?
RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District is ranked #111 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District?
93% of RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District?
RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,537 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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