For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 439 students in Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
439 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31, 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.26
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
96%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,223 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,510 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,223
$21,600
Spending / Student
$19,510
$21,191
Best Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Enfield Station Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
561 Hammett Road
West Enfield, ME 04493
(207) 732-4141
West Enfield, ME 04493
(207) 732-4141
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Hichborn Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3113
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3113
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Penobscot Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3111
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31?
Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 manages 3 public schools serving 439 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31?
Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 is ranked #75 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31?
96% of Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31?
Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,510 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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