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RSU 10 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,799 students in RSU 10 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 10 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
6 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,799 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 10 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 76% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Graduation Rate
76%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
91%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,857 is higher 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 $21,182 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,857
$21,600
Spending / Student
$21,182
$21,191
Best RSU 10 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
799 Hancock Street
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-4547
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-4547
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hartford-sumner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main Street
Sumner, ME 04292
(207) 388-2681
Sumner, ME 04292
(207) 388-2681
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Buckfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Morrill Street
Buckfield, ME 04220
(207) 336-2151
Buckfield, ME 04220
(207) 336-2151
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rumford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Lincoln Avenue
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-8155
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-8155
Gr: PK-4 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Meroby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Cross Street
Mexico, ME 04257
(207) 364-3714
Mexico, ME 04257
(207) 364-3714
Gr: PK-4 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Mountain Valley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Highland Terrace
Mexico, ME 04257
(207) 364-7926
Mexico, ME 04257
(207) 364-7926
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 10 School District?
RSU 10 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,799 students.
What is the rank of RSU 10 School District?
RSU 10 School District is ranked #163 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 10 School District?
91% of RSU 10 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 10 School District?
RSU 10 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 10 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,182 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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