Top Rankings
RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,867 students in RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
2,867 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
238 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Graduation Rate
91%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.5%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% White
92%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,196 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,050 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$49 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,196
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,050
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 Schoolhouse Road
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7228
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7228
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Alfred Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Sanford Road
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 324-3831
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 324-3831
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Shapleigh Memorial School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
467 Shapleigh Corner Road
Shapleigh, ME 04076
(207) 636-1751
Shapleigh, ME 04076
(207) 636-1751
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Waterboro Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 Sokokis Trail
East Waterboro, ME 04030
(207) 247-6126
East Waterboro, ME 04030
(207) 247-6126
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Massabesic Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Old Alfred Road
East Waterboro, ME 04030
(207) 247-6121
East Waterboro, ME 04030
(207) 247-6121
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Line Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
818 Water Street
West Newfield, ME 04095
(207) 793-4100
West Newfield, ME 04095
(207) 793-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Massabesic High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88 West Road
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-3141
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-3141
Gr: 9-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District?
RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,867 students.
What is the rank of RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District?
RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District is ranked #75 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District?
92% of RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District?
RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,050 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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