Top Rankings
RSU 34 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,369 students in RSU 34 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 34 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,369 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 34 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 72% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Graduation Rate
72%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.5%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.28
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
85%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,623 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,882 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$3,685 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$3,663 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,623
$22,146
Spending / Student
$20,882
$22,012
Best RSU 34 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Town High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 Argyle Rd
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 394-2331
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 394-2331
Gr: PK-2 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
576 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-1544
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-1544
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Leonard Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3900
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
55 Highland Avenue
Bradley, ME 04411
(207) 827-2508
Bradley, ME 04411
(207) 827-2508
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 34 School District?
RSU 34 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,369 students.
What is the rank of RSU 34 School District?
RSU 34 School District is ranked #125 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 34 School District?
85% of RSU 34 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 34 School District?
RSU 34 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 34 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,882 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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