RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District, serving 657 students. RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maine.
Public schools in RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maine public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
The top ranked public schools in RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District are Kingfield Elementary School, Strong Elementary School and Mt Abram Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is less than the Maine public school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.msad58.org |
| School District Phone Number | (207) 639-2086 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (ME) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 602 Schools |
| # of Students | 657 Students | 175,788 Students |
| # of Teachers | 64 Teachers | 14,755 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% 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 | 80-89% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.21 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 1,499 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 2,627 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 13 Students | 3,940 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 6,453 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 4% |
| # of White Students | 621 Students | 156,650 Students |
| % White Students | 95% | 89% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 195 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 16 Students | 4,424 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 21 | 5,595 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 29 | 12,579 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 39 | 12,547 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 38 | 12,683 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 63 | 13,247 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 43 | 13,340 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 62 | 13,715 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 48 | 13,474 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 57 | 13,797 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 43 | 13,732 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 55 | 12,731 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 60 | 12,700 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 56 | 12,790 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 43 | 12,858 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $17,160 is higher than the state median of $14,842. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,737 is higher than the state median of $14,515. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (ME) |
| Total Revenue | $11 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $10 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,160 | $14,842 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,737 | $14,515 |
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RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Kingfield Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20%102 Salem Road10
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Grades: PK-8 | 144 students
- Strong Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%110 N Main Street10
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Grades: PK-8 | 164 students
- Mt Abram Regional High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:6/Top 50%1513 Salem Road10
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 678-2701
Grades: 9-12 | 214 students
- Phillips Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1401 Rangeley Road10
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Grades: PK-8 | 135 students
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