Top Rankings
RSU 34 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,431 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 81% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
602 Schools
# Students
1,431 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
RSU 34 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 194 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.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.24
# American Indian Students
26 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
23 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,254 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
88%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
93
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,015 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,180 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,015
$21,468
Spending / Student
$17,180
$21,062
Best RSU 34 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Town High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22 Argyle Rd
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 394-2331
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 394-2331
Grades: PK-5
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Leonard Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3900
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
576 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-1544
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-1544
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Viola Rand School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Highland Avenue
Bradley, ME 04411
(207) 827-2508
Bradley, ME 04411
(207) 827-2508
Grades: PK-3
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 34 School District?
RSU 34 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,431 students.
What is the rank of RSU 34 School District?
RSU 34 School District is ranked #125 out of 194 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 34 School District?
88% of RSU 34 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 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 $17,180 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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