RSU 09 School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools in RSU 09 School District, serving 1,698 students. Public elementary schools in RSU 09 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Maine.
- The top ranked public elementary schools in RSU 09 School District are Cape Cod Hill Elementary School, Cascade Brook School and Mt Blue Middle 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 and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is more than the Maine public elementary school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | RSU 09 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.mtbluersd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (207) 778-6571 |
| 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 | 1,698 Students | 120,682 Students |
| # of Teachers | 132 Teachers | 9,985 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- RSU 09 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (ME) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #170 out of 230 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.09 | 0.21 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 1,100 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 11 Students | 1,733 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 26 Students | 2,790 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 16 Students | 4,247 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of White Students | 1,624 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 | 19 Students | 3,377 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 108 | 5,224 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 179 | 12,075 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 165 | 12,547 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 172 | 12,683 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 176 | 13,247 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 188 | 13,340 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 179 | 13,715 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 175 | 13,474 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 185 | 11,607 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 171 | 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 $15,609 is higher than the state median of $14,842. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $13,826 is less than the state median of $14,515. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (ME) |
| Total Revenue | $37 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $33 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student (13-14) | $15,609 | $14,842 |
| Revenue / Student (13-14) | $13,826 | $14,515 |
RSU 09 School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Cape Cod Hill Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20%516 Cape Cod Hill Rd10
New Sharon, ME 04955
(207) 778-3031
Grades: PK-5 | 163 students
- Cascade Brook School Math: 29% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%162 Learning Ln10
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-4821
Grades: 3-5 | 332 students
- Mt Blue Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 36%Rank:2/Bottom 50%269 Middle St10
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3511
Grades: 6-8 | 531 students
- Academy Hill School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%585 Depot St10
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-4488
Grades: 2-5 | 191 students
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