RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District

22 Knowlton Street
Camden, ME 04843
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 688 students in RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
688 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#16 out of 189 school districts
(Top 10%)
65%
49%
94%
84%
45-49%
37%
(2022-23)
28.5%
28.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.28
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
93%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,408 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,969 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,408
$21,739
Spending / Student
$34,969
$21,327

Best RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camden-rockport Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11 Children's Way
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7809
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Camden-rockport Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34 Knowlton Street
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-7805
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District?
RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District manages 2 public schools serving 688 students.
What is the rank of RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District?
RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District is ranked #16 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District?
93% of RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 28/MSAD 28 School District?
RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 28/MSAD 28 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,969 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 10% in ME
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 94% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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