Top Rankings
RSU 37/MSAD 37 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 4 public schools serving 631 students in RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
631 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 37/MSAD 37 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.4%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 1999–2022. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,662 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,743 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,662
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,743
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1227 Us Highway 1a
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Milbridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39 Washington Street
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Daniel W Merritt School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 Indian River Road
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Narraguagus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Main Street
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District?
RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District manages 4 public schools serving 631 students.
What is the rank of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District?
RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District is ranked #152 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 37/MSAD 37 School District?
81% of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District?
RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,743 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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