For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,508 students in RSU 13 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 13 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (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 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,508 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 13 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 77% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Graduation Rate
77%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.8%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,378 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,471 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$38 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,378
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,471
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Best RSU 13 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ash Point Community School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
54 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 596-6620
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 596-6620
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Thomaston Grammar School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Watts Lane
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6353
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6353
Gr: PK-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Cushing Community School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54 Cross Road
Cushing, ME 04563
(207) 354-2312
Cushing, ME 04563
(207) 354-2312
Gr: K-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oceanside High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
South School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Oceanside Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 13 School District?
RSU 13 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,508 students.
What is the rank of RSU 13 School District?
RSU 13 School District is ranked #90 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 13 School District?
91% of RSU 13 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 13 School District?
RSU 13 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 13 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,471 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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