For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,385 students in RSU 73 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 73 School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
1,385 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
RSU 73 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 60-64% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 223 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
85%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.24
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
18 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,323 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
96%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
111
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
111
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,875 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,867 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,875
$21,468
Spending / Student
$17,867
$21,062
Best RSU 73 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spruce Mountain High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Spruce Mountain Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Spruce Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Grades: 3-5
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
107 Gibbs Mill Road
Livermore, ME 04253
(207) 897-3355
Livermore, ME 04253
(207) 897-3355
Grades: PK-2
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,385 students.
What is the rank of RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District is ranked #150 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 73 School District?
96% of RSU 73 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 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 $17,867 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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