For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 577 students in RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
577 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
RSU 53/MSAD 53 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 85-89% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 223 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
85%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.24
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
2 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
538 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
93%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
62
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,638 is higher than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,977 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,638
$21,468
Spending / Student
$24,977
$21,062
Best RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warsaw Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
167 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Grades: 4-8
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Sad #53 Alternative Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
167 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Vickery School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5575
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5575
Grades: 1-4
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
179 Lancey Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2881
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2881
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District?
RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District manages 4 public schools serving 577 students.
What is the rank of RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District?
RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District is ranked #166 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 53/MSAD 53 School District?
93% of RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District?
RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,977 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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