Top Rankings
RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,782 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 79% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,782 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
RSU 40/MSAD 40 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.26
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
8,328 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,657 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
93%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
107
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
128
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
147
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
142
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
148
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,343 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 $17,309 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,343
$21,600
Spending / Student
$17,309
$21,191
Best RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Friendship Village School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23 School Street
Friendship, ME 04547
(207) 832-5057
Friendship, ME 04547
(207) 832-5057
Grades: K-6
| 69 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Prescott Memorial School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Waldoboro Road
Washington, ME 04574
(207) 845-2424
Washington, ME 04574
(207) 845-2424
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: #33.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1070 Heald Highway
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4330
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4330
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
Medomak Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5028
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5028
Grades: 7-8
| 276 students
Rank: #55.
Medomak Valley High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5380
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5380
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Warren Community School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Eastern Road
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2001
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2001
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
Miller School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
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 1,782 students.
What is the rank of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District?
RSU 40/MSAD 40 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District?
93% of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 10:1, which is lower than 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 $17,309 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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