RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District

20 Howland Road
Lagrange, ME 04453
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 622 students in RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less 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
3 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
622 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

RSU 41/MSAD 41 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 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ME)
#199 out of 223 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of RSU 41/MSAD 41  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
81%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of RSU 41/MSAD 41  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
85%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of RSU 41/MSAD 41  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-79%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of RSU 41/MSAD 41  School District and public school graduation rate of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.24
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
583 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
94%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
21
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
51
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
2
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
92
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
44
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,958 is higher than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,418 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart display total revenue of RSU 41/MSAD 41  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart display total spending of RSU 41/MSAD 41  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,958
$21,468
This chart display average revenue per public school student in RSU 41/MSAD 41  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,418
$21,062
This chart display average spending per public school student in RSU 41/MSAD 41  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
774 Main Road
Brownville, ME 04414
(207) 965-8184
Grades: 3-4
| 81 students
Rank: #22.
Penquis Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
48 Penquis Drive
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-7346
Grades: 5-12
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
18 Belmont Street
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-2122
Grades: PK-2
| 166 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District?
RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District manages 3 public schools serving 622 students.
What is the rank of RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District?
RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District is ranked #181 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.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District?
94% of RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District?
RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,418 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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