RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools in RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District, serving 899 students. Public elementary schools in RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Maine.
- The top ranked public elementary schools in RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District are Monroe Elementary School, Walker Memorial School and Morse Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Maine public elementary school average of 12:1.
Overview
School District Name | RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District |
School District Website | http://www.rsu3.org |
School District Phone Number | (207) 948-6136 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (ME) |
# of Schools | 6 Schools | 447 Schools |
# of Students | 899 Students | 120,682 Students |
# of Teachers | 78 Teachers | 9,985 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #214 out of 230 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.21 |
# of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 1,100 Students |
% American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
# of Asian Students | 1 Student | 1,733 Students |
% Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
# of Hispanic Students | 14 Students | 2,790 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 2% | 2% |
# of Black Students | 4 Students | 4,247 Students |
% Black Students | n/a | 4% |
# of White Students | 861 Students | 107,297 Students |
% White Students | 96% | 89% |
# of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 138 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 18 Students | 3,377 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 28 | 5,224 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 90 | 12,075 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 87 | 12,547 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 105 | 12,683 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 96 | 13,247 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 111 | 13,340 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 91 | 13,715 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 115 | 13,474 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 94 | 11,607 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 82 | 11,362 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 355 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 356 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 323 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 374 |
# of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $17,011 is higher than the state median of $14,842. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $15,121 is higher than the state median of $14,515. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (ME) |
Total Revenue | $22 MM | $6 MM |
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Spending | $20 MM | $6 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $17,011 | $14,842 |
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Revenue / Student | $15,121 | $14,515 |
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RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Monroe Elementary School Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%36 West Main Street10
Monroe, ME 04951
(207) 525-3504
Grades: PK-5 | 63 students
- Walker Memorial School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%33 West Main Street10
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 589-4208
Grades: PK-5 | 87 students
- Morse Memorial School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50%27 School Street10
Brooks, ME 04921
(207) 722-3636
Grades: PK-5 | 120 students
- Troy Central School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%733 Bangor Road10
Troy, ME 04987
(207) 948-2280
Grades: K-5 | 91 students
- Mt View Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50%573 Mount View Road10
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7541
Grades: K-5 | 247 students
- Mt View Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 32%Rank:1/Bottom 50%575 Mount View Road10
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Grades: 6-8 | 291 students
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