For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 897 students in RSU 12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
897 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
RSU 12 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 193 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 223 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
85%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.24
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
11 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
854 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
95%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
105
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
101
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,936 is higher than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,718 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,936
$21,468
Spending / Student
$28,718
$21,062
Best RSU 12 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Palermo Consolidated School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Route 3
Palermo, ME 04354
(207) 993-2352
Palermo, ME 04354
(207) 993-2352
Grades: K-8
| 130 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
366 Ridge Road
Windsor, ME 04363
(207) 445-2356
Windsor, ME 04363
(207) 445-2356
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Whitefield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Grand Army Road
Whitefield, ME 04353
(207) 549-7691
Whitefield, ME 04353
(207) 549-7691
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
566 Togus Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Rank: #55.
665 Patricktown Rd Suite 2
Jefferson, ME 04348
(207) 549-3261
Jefferson, ME 04348
(207) 549-3261
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 12 School District?
RSU 12 School District manages 5 public schools serving 897 students.
What is the rank of RSU 12 School District?
RSU 12 School District is ranked #80 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 12 School District?
95% of RSU 12 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 12 School District?
RSU 12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,718 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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