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RSU 25 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,067 students in RSU 25 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 25 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,067 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 25 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.8%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.28
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
90%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,001 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,766 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,001
$21,739
Spending / Student
$17,766
$21,327
Best RSU 25 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bucksport High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Broadway
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Miles Lane School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52 Miles Ln
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6666
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6666
Gr: 1-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Bucksport Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Miles Lane
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
66 Bridge St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6644
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6644
Gr: PK-K | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 25 School District?
RSU 25 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,067 students.
What is the rank of RSU 25 School District?
RSU 25 School District is ranked #114 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 25 School District?
90% of RSU 25 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 25 School District?
RSU 25 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 25 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,766 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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