For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 260 students in RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
260 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.26
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
92%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,973 in this school district is less 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 $21,242 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,973
$21,600
Spending / Student
$21,242
$21,191
Best RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main Street Suite 101
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren District Secondary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main Street Suite 102
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
Van Buren Regional Technology Center
Vocational School
169 Main St. Suite 101
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District?
RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District manages 3 public schools serving 260 students.
What is the rank of RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District?
RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District is ranked #138 out of 191 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District?
92% of RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District?
RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,242 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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