Top Rankings
RSU 71 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,396 students in RSU 71 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 71 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,396 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 71 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.4%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
89%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,860 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,821 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,860
$21,739
Spending / Student
$22,821
$21,327
Best RSU 71 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ames Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
165 New England Road
Searsmont, ME 04973
(207) 342-5100
Searsmont, ME 04973
(207) 342-5100
Gr: 2-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Belfast Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Lions Way
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Kermit S Nickerson School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Gr: 3-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Troy A Howard Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Gr: PK-2 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
2 South Main Street
Morrill, ME 04952
(207) 342-5300
Morrill, ME 04952
(207) 342-5300
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 71 School District?
RSU 71 School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,396 students.
What is the rank of RSU 71 School District?
RSU 71 School District is ranked #120 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 71 School District?
89% of RSU 71 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 71 School District?
RSU 71 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 71 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,821 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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