Top Rankings
RSU 18 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 8 public schools serving 2,633 students in RSU 18 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 18 School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (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
8 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
2,633 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
RSU 18 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 87% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 223 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
85%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.24
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
21 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
2,445 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
75 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
95
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
197
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
182
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
213
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
248
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
188
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
192
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,452 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,451 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,452
$21,468
Spending / Student
$16,451
$21,062
Best RSU 18 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Pleasant Street
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2965
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2965
Grades: 3-5
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Messalonskee High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
131 Messalonskee High Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-7381
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-7381
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
James H Bean School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2896 Middle Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
China Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
773 Lakeview Drive
China Village, ME 04926
(207) 445-1500
China Village, ME 04926
(207) 445-1500
Grades: 5-8
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
China Primary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
763 Lakeview Drive
China Village, ME 04926
(207) 445-1550
China Village, ME 04926
(207) 445-1550
Grades: PK-4
| 237 students
Rank: #66.
Messalonskee Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 School Bus Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2167
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2167
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Belgrade Central School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Depot Road
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 495-2321
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 495-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
19 Heath Street
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-3411
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-3411
Grades: PK-2
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 18 School District?
RSU 18 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,633 students.
What is the rank of RSU 18 School District?
RSU 18 School District is ranked #43 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 30%) 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 18 School District?
93% of RSU 18 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 18 School District?
RSU 18 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 18 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,451 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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