Top Rankings
RSU 23 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 614 students in RSU 23 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 23 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
614 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 23 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.2%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
% White
83%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,419 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,016 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Spending
$19 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$31,419
$22,146
Spending / Student
$31,016
$22,012
Best RSU 23 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jameson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Jameson Hill Road
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-2891
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-2891
Gr: PK-2 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Loranger Memorial School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
148 Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-4848
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-4848
Gr: 3-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Old Orchard Beach High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 E Emerson Cummings Blvd
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-4461
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 23 School District?
RSU 23 School District manages 3 public schools serving 614 students.
What is the rank of RSU 23 School District?
RSU 23 School District is ranked #108 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 23 School District?
83% of RSU 23 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 23 School District?
RSU 23 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 23 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,016 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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