Top Rankings
RSU 04 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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,278 students in RSU 04 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 04 School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (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
5 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,278 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 04 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 87% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#185 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
94%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,539 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 $18,534 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,539
$21,600
Spending / Student
$18,534
$21,191
Best RSU 04 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Hill High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56 School Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-4950
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-4950
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Ball Park Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-6961
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-6961
Grades: 5-8
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Carrie Ricker School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
573 Richmond Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4136
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4136
Grades: 3-4
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
466 Academy Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 375-4273
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 375-4273
Grades: PK-K
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
36 No Name Pond Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-4273
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-4273
Grades: 1-2
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 04 School District?
RSU 04 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,278 students.
What is the rank of RSU 04 School District?
RSU 04 School District is ranked #170 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. 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 04 School District?
94% of RSU 04 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 04 School District?
RSU 04 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 04 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,534 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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