RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public preschools in RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District, serving 685 students. Public preschools in RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Maine.
- The top ranked public preschools in RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District are Shapleigh Memorial School, Lyman Elementary School and Line Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is more than the Maine public preschool average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.rsu57.org |
| School District Phone Number | (207) 247-3221 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (ME) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 232 Schools |
| # of Students | 685 Students | 54,861 Students |
| # of Teachers | 49 Teachers | 4,557 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 134 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (ME) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #113 out of 230 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 385 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 3 Students | 533 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 10 Students | 1,249 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 4 Students | 2,631 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 659 Students | 48,409 Students |
| % White Students | 96% | 88% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 55 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 7 Students | 1,599 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 64 | 5,595 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 110 | 8,406 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 93 | 7,874 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 100 | 7,774 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 90 | 7,023 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 126 | 6,069 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 102 | 5,596 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 3,204 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 1,560 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 1,494 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 75 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 64 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 59 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 68 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,275 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,842. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $13,465 is less than the state median of $14,515. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (ME) |
| Total Revenue | $43 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $41 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,275 | $14,842 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,465 | $14,515 |
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RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District Public Preschools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Shapleigh Memorial School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20%467 Shapleigh Corner Road10
Shapleigh, ME 04076
(207) 636-1751
Grades: PK-5 | 151 students
- Lyman Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30%39 Schoolhouse Road10
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7228
Grades: PK-5 | 228 students
- Line Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50%818 Water Street10
West Newfield, ME 04095
(207) 793-4100
Grades: PK-5 | 306 students
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