Top Rankings
RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,761 students in RSU 40/MSAD 40 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 40/MSAD 40 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,761 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.8%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2002–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,019 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,914 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,019
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,914
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Friendship Village School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23 School Street
Friendship, ME 04547
(207) 832-5057
Friendship, ME 04547
(207) 832-5057
Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Prescott Memorial School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Waldoboro Road
Washington, ME 04574
(207) 845-2424
Washington, ME 04574
(207) 845-2424
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1070 Heald Highway
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4330
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4330
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Medomak Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5028
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5028
Gr: 7-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Warren Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Eastern Road
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2001
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2001
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Medomak Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5380
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5380
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Miller School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Kalers Corner Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-2103
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-2103
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District?
RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,761 students.
What is the rank of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District?
RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District is ranked #118 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District?
92% of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District?
RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,914 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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