Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44

One Parkway Suite 204
Bethel, ME 04217
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 672 students in Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (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
4 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
672 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44, 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 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#56 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
49%
49%
89%
84%
35-39%
37%
75%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
94%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,833 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,906 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,833
$21,600
Spending / Student
$19,906
$21,191

Best Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodstock School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
224 Rumford Avenue
Bryant Pond, ME 04219
(207) 665-2228
Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Crescent Park School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19 Crescent Lane
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2839
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Telstar High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
284 Walkers Mills Rd
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Telstar Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
284 Walkers Mills Rd
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44?
Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44 manages 4 public schools serving 672 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44?
Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44 is ranked #63 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44?
94% of Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44?
Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,906 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 89% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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