RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 7 public schools in RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District, serving 2,384 students. RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maine.
- Public schools in RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Maine public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
- The top ranked public schools in RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District are Bowdoinham Community School, Williams-cone School and Mt Ararat High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Maine public school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.link75.org/ |
| School District Phone Number | (207) 729-9961 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (ME) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 602 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,384 Students | 175,788 Students |
| # of Teachers | 204 Teachers | 14,755 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (ME) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #95 out of 230 school districts (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.21 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 1,499 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 34 Students | 2,627 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 57 Students | 3,940 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 17 Students | 6,453 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of White Students | 2,202 Students | 156,650 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 89% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 195 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 71 Students | 4,424 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 5,595 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 180 | 12,579 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 180 | 12,547 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 174 | 12,683 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 211 | 13,247 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 181 | 13,340 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 171 | 13,715 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 195 | 13,474 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 184 | 13,797 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 199 | 13,732 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 184 | 12,731 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 172 | 12,700 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 166 | 12,790 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 187 | 12,858 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $18,415 is higher than the state median of $14,842. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $18,471 is higher than the state median of $14,515. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (ME) |
| Total Revenue | $44 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $44 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,415 | $14,842 |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,471 | $14,515 |
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RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Bowdoinham Community School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:8/, Top 30%23 Cemetery Road10
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
(207) 666-5546
Grades: K-5 | 162 students
- Williams-cone School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:8/, Top 30%19 Perkins Street10
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Grades: K-5 | 250 students
- Mt Ararat High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:8/, Top 30%73 Eagles Way10
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2951
Grades: 9-12 | 709 students
- Harpswell Community School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:8/, Top 30%308 Harpswell Islands Road10
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 729-5177
Grades: K-5 | 157 students
- Bowdoin Central School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:7/, Top 50%1460 Main Street10
Bowdoin, ME 04287
(207) 666-5779
Grades: K-5 | 208 students
- Woodside Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:7/, Top 50%42 Barrows Drive10
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-1243
Grades: K-5 | 320 students
- Mt Ararat Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 49%
Rank:6/, Top 50%66 Republic Avenue10
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2950
Grades: 6-8 | 578 students
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