RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District

33 School Street
Washburn, ME 04786
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 259 students in RSU 45/MSAD 45 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 45/MSAD 45 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
259 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

RSU 45/MSAD 45 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#179 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
49%
70-74%
84%
15-19%
37%
(20-21)
≥90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.26
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
90%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,479 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,251 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,479
$21,600
Spending / Student
$22,251
$21,191

Best RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washburn District Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33 School Street
Washburn, ME 04786
(207) 455-4504
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Washburn District High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33 School Street
Washburn, ME 04786
(207) 455-4501
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District?
RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District manages 2 public schools serving 259 students.
What is the rank of RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District?
RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District is ranked #177 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.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District?
90% of RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District?
RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,251 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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