Top Rankings
RSU 61/MSAD 61 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 6 public schools serving 1,627 students in RSU 61/MSAD 61 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 61/MSAD 61 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
6 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,627 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District, 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.5%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,259 is higher 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 $22,643 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,259
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,643
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stevens Brook School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Frances Bell Lane
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-5675
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-5675
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Crooked River Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1437 Poland Spring Road
Casco, ME 04015
(207) 647-3048
Casco, ME 04015
(207) 647-3048
Gr: 3-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Lake Region High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1877 Roosevelt Trail
Naples, ME 04055
(207) 693-6221
Naples, ME 04055
(207) 693-6221
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Songo Locks School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Songo School Road
Naples, ME 04055
(207) 693-6828
Naples, ME 04055
(207) 693-6828
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Lake Region Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 Kansas Road
Naples, ME 04055
(207) 647-8403
Naples, ME 04055
(207) 647-8403
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Region Vocational Center
Vocational School
1879 Roosevelt Trail
Naples, ME 04055
(207) 693-3864
Naples, ME 04055
(207) 693-3864
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District?
RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,627 students.
What is the rank of RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District?
RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District is ranked #158 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. 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 61/MSAD 61 School District?
91% of RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District?
RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,643 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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