Top Rankings
RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 664 students in RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
664 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
75%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.4%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
96%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,108 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,146 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,108
$21,739
Spending / Student
$20,146
$21,327
Best RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodstock School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
224 Rumford Avenue
Bryant Pond, ME 04219
(207) 665-2228
Bryant Pond, ME 04219
(207) 665-2228
Gr: K-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Crescent Park School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 Crescent Lane
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2839
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2839
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Telstar High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
284 Walkers Mills Rd
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Telstar Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
284 Walkers Mills Rd
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District?
RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District manages 4 public schools serving 664 students.
What is the rank of RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District?
RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District is ranked #63 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District?
96% of RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District?
RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 44/MSAD 44 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,146 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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