Top Rankings
RSU 39 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 3 public schools serving 1,163 students in RSU 39 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 39 School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
1,163 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
RSU 39 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 223 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
85%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.24
# American Indian Students
34 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
27 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,011 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
87%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
74
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
142
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
111
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,376 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,475 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,376
$21,468
Spending / Student
$31,475
$21,062
Best RSU 39 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caribou High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
308 Sweden St
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4260
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4260
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Caribou Community School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24 Bennett Dr
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4240
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4240
Grades: PK-8
| 704 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caribou Regionaltechnology Center
Vocational School
28 High School Drive Suite B,
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4270
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 39 School District?
RSU 39 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,163 students.
What is the rank of RSU 39 School District?
RSU 39 School District is ranked #103 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 39 School District?
87% of RSU 39 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 39 School District?
RSU 39 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 39 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,475 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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