Top Rankings
RSU 37/MSAD 37 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 4 public schools serving 664 students in RSU 37/MSAD 37 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 37/MSAD 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
4 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
664 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 60-69% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 223 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
85%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.24
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
551 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
83%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
54
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,312 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,432
$21,468
Spending / Student
$20,312
$21,062
Best RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrington Elementary School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1227 Us Highway 1a
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Narraguagus High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Main Street
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Grades: 7-12
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Daniel W Merritt School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
518 Indian River Road
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Milbridge Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 Washington Street
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Grades: PK-6
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District?
RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District manages 4 public schools serving 664 students.
What is the rank of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District?
RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District is ranked #118 out of 193 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District?
83% of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District?
RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,312 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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