Top Rankings
RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 728 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 76% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
728 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
RSU 72/MSAD 72 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 223 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
85%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.24
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
678 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
93%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
65
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
73
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
101
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
78
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,944 is higher than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,082 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,944
$21,468
Spending / Student
$29,082
$21,062
Best RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Molly Ockett School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Molly Ockett Drive
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2401
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2401
Grades: PK-8
| 564 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
New Suncook School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Main Street
Lovell, ME 04051
(207) 925-6711
Lovell, ME 04051
(207) 925-6711
Grades: PK-4
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Denmark Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
637 West Main Street
Denmark, ME 04022
(207) 452-2360
Denmark, ME 04022
(207) 452-2360
Grades: K-4
| 71 students
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 728 students.
What is the rank of RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District?
RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District is ranked #145 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
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, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 10:1, which is lower than 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 $29,082 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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