Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58

1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 736 students in Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (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 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
736 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#97 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
49%
49%
84%
84%
40-44%
37%
(21-22)
85%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
92%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,997 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,957 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,997
$21,600
Spending / Student
$15,957
$21,191

Best Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strong Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mt Abram Regional High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1513 Salem Road
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 678-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Gr: 5-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
102 Salem Road
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Gr: PK-4 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58?
Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58 manages 5 public schools serving 736 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58?
Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58 is ranked #101 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58?
92% of Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58?
Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,957 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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