For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 332 students in Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
332 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42, 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 increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.26
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
94%
86%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,090 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,069 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,090
$21,600
Spending / Student
$19,069
$21,191
Best Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Street School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 Fort Street
Mars Hill, ME 04758
(207) 429-8514
Mars Hill, ME 04758
(207) 429-8514
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Pleasant Street
Mars Hill, ME 04758
(207) 425-2811
Mars Hill, ME 04758
(207) 425-2811
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42?
Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42 manages 2 public schools serving 332 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42?
Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42 is ranked #122 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42?
94% of Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42?
Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Administrative District 42's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,069 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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