Top Rankings
RSU 22 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,253 students in RSU 22 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 22 School District have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
2,253 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
RSU 22 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 223 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
85%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.24
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
19 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
2,076 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
92%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
153
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
167
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
216
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
191
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,521 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,472 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,521
$21,468
Spending / Student
$16,472
$21,062
Best RSU 22 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampden Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
89 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: #22.
Reeds Brook Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28a Main Road South
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
George B Weatherbee School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3254
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3254
Grades: 3-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 Williams Way
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4309
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4309
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Leroy H Smith School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
319 South Main Street
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4282
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4282
Grades: PK-4
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
20 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3830
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3830
Grades: PK-2
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
2220 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 234-2781
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 234-2781
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 22 School District?
RSU 22 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,253 students.
What is the rank of RSU 22 School District?
RSU 22 School District is ranked #23 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 22 School District?
92% of RSU 22 School District students are White, 4% 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 22 School District?
RSU 22 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 22 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,472 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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