RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District

232 Main St Suite 2
South Paris, ME 04281
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

RSU 17/MSAD 17 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 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,253 students in RSU 17/MSAD 17 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 17/MSAD 17 School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
10 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
3,253 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 81% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ME)
#178 out of 223 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of RSU 17/MSAD 17  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
81%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of RSU 17/MSAD 17  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
85%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of RSU 17/MSAD 17  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
81%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of RSU 17/MSAD 17  School District and public school graduation rate of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.24
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
22 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
3,025 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
93%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
98 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
111
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
221
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
216
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
227
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
241
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
233
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
245
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
260
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
265
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
294
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
272
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,817 in this school district is less 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 $16,157 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart display total revenue of RSU 17/MSAD 17  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$53 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart display total spending of RSU 17/MSAD 17  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,817
$21,468
This chart display average revenue per public school student in RSU 17/MSAD 17  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,157
$21,062
This chart display average spending per public school student in RSU 17/MSAD 17  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
256 Main Street
Paris, ME 04271
(207) 743-8914
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #22.
Hebron Station School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
884 Station Road
Hebron, ME 04238
(207) 966-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Rank: #33.
Otisfield Community School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
416 Powhattan Road
Oxford, ME 04270
(207) 627-4208
Grades: PK-6
| 112 students
Rank: #44.
148 Valley Road
Waterford, ME 04088
(207) 583-4418
Grades: PK-2
| 88 students
Rank: #55.
Oxford Hills Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Pine Street
Paris, ME 04271
(207) 743-5946
Grades: 7-8
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Naples Road
Harrison, ME 04040
(207) 583-2357
Grades: 3-6
| 105 students
Rank: #77.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Hathaway Road
Paris, ME 04271
(207) 743-7802
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Agnes Gray School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Main Street
West Paris, ME 04289
(207) 674-2332
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #99.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
79 Pleasant Street
Oxford, ME 04270
(207) 539-4456
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #1010.
Guy E Rowe School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Main Street
Norway, ME 04268
(207) 743-5183
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District?
RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,253 students.
What is the rank of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District?
RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District is ranked #156 out of 193 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 17/MSAD 17 School District?
93% of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District?
RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,157 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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