Top Rankings
RSU 21 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,296 students in RSU 21 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 21 School District have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 94% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
6 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
2,296 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
RSU 21 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 223 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
85%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.24
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
22 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
2,099 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
91%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
159
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
198
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
184
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,472 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 $21,568 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,472
$21,468
Spending / Student
$21,568
$21,062
Best RSU 21 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennebunk Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
177 Alewive Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Middle School Of The Kennebunks
(Math: 92% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Thompson Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 467-8004
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 467-8004
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kennebunk High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
89 Fletcher Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1110
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mildred L Day School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Limerick Road
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 284-4677
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 284-4677
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Rank: #55.
Sea Road School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Sea Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
Grades: 3-5
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 School Street
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-2121
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-2121
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 21 School District?
RSU 21 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,296 students.
What is the rank of RSU 21 School District?
RSU 21 School District is ranked #19 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 21 School District?
91% of RSU 21 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 21 School District?
RSU 21 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 21 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,568 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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