Top Rankings
RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,670 students in RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,670 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.4%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.28
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
85%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,861 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,364 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,861
$21,739
Spending / Student
$18,364
$21,327
Best RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1642 Main St
Mapleton, ME 04757
(207) 764-1589
Mapleton, ME 04757
(207) 764-1589
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Presque Isle Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
569 Skyway St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-4474
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Eva Hoyt Zippel School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42 Griffin St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-8106
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-8106
Gr: 3-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Presque Isle High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16 Griffin St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-0121
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-0121
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Pine St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-8104
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-8104
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Presque Isle Reg Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
79 Blake St, Suite #3
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-1356
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-1356
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,670 students.
What is the rank of RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District is ranked #40 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 30%) 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District?
85% of RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,364 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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