For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,369 students in RSU 73 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 73 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,369 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 73 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 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
94%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,084 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,076 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,084
$21,739
Spending / Student
$18,076
$21,327
Best RSU 73 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spruce Mountain High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Spruce Mountain Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Gr: 6-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Spruce Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Gr: 3-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
107 Gibbs Mill Road
Livermore, ME 04253
(207) 897-3355
Livermore, ME 04253
(207) 897-3355
Gr: PK-2 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,369 students.
What is the rank of RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District is ranked #170 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 73 School District?
94% of RSU 73 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 73 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,076 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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