For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 584 students in RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
584 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.2%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
94%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,224 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,003 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,685 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$3,663 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,224
$22,146
Spending / Student
$23,003
$22,012
Best RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
169 South Levant Road
Levant, ME 04456
(207) 884-7444
Levant, ME 04456
(207) 884-7444
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Plymouth Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3383
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3383
Gr: PK-4 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Caravel Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Irish Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3615
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3615
Gr: 5-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District?
RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District manages 3 public schools serving 584 students.
What is the rank of RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District?
RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District is ranked #81 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 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 87/MSAD 23 School District?
94% of RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District?
RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,003 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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