RSU 34 School District

156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,403 students in RSU 34 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 34 School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,403 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

RSU 34 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#130 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
81%
82%
81%
84%
32%
37%
82%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.26
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
87%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,523 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,394
$21,600
Spending / Student
$17,523
$21,191

Best RSU 34 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Town High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
203 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22 Argyle Rd
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 394-2331
Grades: PK-3
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Leonard Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
576 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-1544
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: n/an/a
Viola Rand School
55 Highland Avenue
Bradley, ME 04411
(207) 827-2508
Grades: PK-1
| 40 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 34 School District?
RSU 34 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,403 students.
What is the rank of RSU 34 School District?
RSU 34 School District is ranked #120 out of 191 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 34 School District?
87% of RSU 34 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 34 School District?
RSU 34 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 34 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,523 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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