For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 694 students in RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
694 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 72/MSAD 72 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 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)
84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.7%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,800 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,311 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$34,800
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$32,311
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
637 West Main Street
Denmark, ME 04022
(207) 452-2360
Denmark, ME 04022
(207) 452-2360
Gr: K-4 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Molly Ockett School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Molly Ockett Drive
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2401
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2401
Gr: PK-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
New Suncook School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Main Street
Lovell, ME 04051
(207) 925-6711
Lovell, ME 04051
(207) 925-6711
Gr: PK-4 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District?
RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District manages 3 public schools serving 694 students.
What is the rank of RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District?
RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District is ranked #132 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 RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District?
93% of RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District?
RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,311 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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