RSU 71 School District

41 Lions Way
Belfast, ME 04915
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,411 students in RSU 71 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 71 School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
1,411 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

RSU 71 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 193 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ME)
#140 out of 223 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of RSU 71  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
81%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of RSU 71  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
82%
85%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of RSU 71  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of RSU 71  School District and public school graduation rate of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.24
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
7 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,286 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
91%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
35
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
88
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
98
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
122
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,627 is higher than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,578 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart display total revenue of RSU 71  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$32 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart display total spending of RSU 71  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,627
$21,468
This chart display average revenue per public school student in RSU 71  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,578
$21,062
This chart display average spending per public school student in RSU 71  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best RSU 71 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ames Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 New England Road
Searsmont, ME 04973
(207) 342-5100
Grades: 2-5
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Belfast Area High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Lions Way
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Troy A Howard Middle School
Math: 82% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Kermit S Nickerson School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: 3-5
| 69 students
Rank: #55.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Belfast School
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-2
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 South Main Street
Morrill, ME 04952
(207) 342-5300
Grades: PK-1
| 78 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 71 School District?
RSU 71 School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,411 students.
What is the rank of RSU 71 School District?
RSU 71 School District is ranked #129 out of 193 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 71 School District?
91% of RSU 71 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 71 School District?
RSU 71 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 71 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,578 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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