Top Rankings
RSU 26 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 827 students in RSU 26 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 26 School District have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and 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
3 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
827 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
RSU 26 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 223 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
85%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.24
# American Indian Students
14 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
10 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
739 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
89%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
53
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
95
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
113
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,364 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,551 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,364
$21,468
Spending / Student
$31,551
$21,062
Best RSU 26 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Orono High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-4916
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-4916
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Orono Middle School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2350
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2350
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
Asa C Adams School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2151
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 26 School District?
RSU 26 School District manages 3 public schools serving 827 students.
What is the rank of RSU 26 School District?
RSU 26 School District is ranked #29 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 graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 26 School District?
89% of RSU 26 School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 26 School District?
RSU 26 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 26 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,551 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
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