Top Rankings
RSU 15/MSAD 15 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 5 public schools serving 1,825 students in RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
1,825 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.6%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
2%
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 $18,908 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,493 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,908
$21,739
Spending / Student
$17,493
$21,327
Best RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burchard A Dunn School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
667 Morse Road
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 657-5050
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 657-5050
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Gray-new Gloucester High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Libby Hill Road
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-3323
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-3323
Gr: 9-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Gray-new Gloucester Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31 Libby Hill Road
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-4994
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-4994
Gr: 5-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
86 Intervale Road
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 926-4322
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 926-4322
Gr: K-2 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
8 Gray Park
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-4929
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-4929
Gr: K-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District?
RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,825 students.
What is the rank of RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District?
RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District is ranked #68 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 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 15/MSAD 15 School District?
90% of RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District?
RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,493 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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