RSU 73 School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 4 public schools in RSU 73 School District, serving 1,446 students. RSU 73 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maine.
- Public schools in RSU 73 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Maine public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
- The top ranked public schools in RSU 73 School District are Spruce Mountain High School, Spruce Mountain Middle School and Spruce Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is more than the Maine public school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | RSU 73 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.rsu73.com |
| School District Phone Number | (207) 897-6722 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (ME) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 602 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,446 Students | 175,788 Students |
| # of Teachers | 108 Teachers | 14,755 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- RSU 73 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (ME) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #173 out of 230 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.21 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 1,499 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 3 Students | 2,627 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 18 Students | 3,940 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 19 Students | 6,453 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 4% |
| # of White Students | 1,387 Students | 156,650 Students |
| % White Students | 96% | 89% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 195 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 16 Students | 4,424 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 71 | 5,595 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 123 | 12,579 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 118 | 12,547 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 96 | 12,683 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 123 | 13,247 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 96 | 13,340 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 111 | 13,715 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 104 | 13,474 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 114 | 13,797 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 78 | 13,732 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 93 | 12,731 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 120 | 12,700 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 106 | 12,790 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 93 | 12,858 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,842. The school district revenue/student has declined by 78% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,396 is less than the state median of $14,515. The school district spending/student has declined by 78% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (ME) |
| Total Revenue | $21 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $21 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,432 | $14,842 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,396 | $14,515 |
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RSU 73 School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Spruce Mountain High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%33 Community Drive10
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Grades: 9-12 | 412 students
- Spruce Mountain Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 32%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%23 Community Drive10
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Grades: 6-8 | 296 students
- Spruce Mountain Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 31%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%12 Tiger Drive10
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Grades: 3-5 | 330 students
- Spruce Mountain Primary School107 Gibbs Mill Road
Livermore, ME 04253
(207) 897-3355
Grades: PK-2 | 408 students
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