For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 259 students in Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45 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
Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45, 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.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 37% 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 35% over four school years.
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 Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washburn District Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 School Street
Washburn, ME 04786
(207) 455-4504
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 School Street
Washburn, ME 04786
(207) 455-4501
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 Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45?
Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45 manages 2 public schools serving 259 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45?
Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45 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 Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45?
90% of Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45 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 Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45?
Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Administrative District 45'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 35% over four school years.
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