Top Rankings
RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,102 students in RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 93% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
2,102 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 223 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
85%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.24
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
23 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,936 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
92%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
185
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
185
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
171
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
156
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,272 is higher than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,456 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,272
$21,468
Spending / Student
$20,456
$21,062
Best RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greely Middle School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
351 Tuttle Road
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4815
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4815
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Greely Middle School 4-5
(Math: 88% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 Tuttle Road
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4815
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4815
Grades: 4-5
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Mabel I Wilson School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
353 Tuttle Road
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4825
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4825
Grades: PK-3
| 713 students
Rank: #44.
Greely High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Main Street
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 828-4805
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 828-4805
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,102 students.
What is the rank of RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District is ranked #20 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District?
92% of RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,456 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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