For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 606 students in RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
606 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
93%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,078 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,545 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,078
$21,600
Spending / Student
$31,545
$21,191
Best RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caravel Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Irish Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3615
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3615
Grades: 5-8
| 226 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Plymouth Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3383
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3383
Grades: PK-4
| 161 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
169 South Levant Road
Levant, ME 04456
(207) 884-7444
Levant, ME 04456
(207) 884-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
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 606 students.
What is the rank of RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District?
RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District is ranked #100 out of 191 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District?
93% of RSU 87/MSAD 23 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 12:1, which is higher than 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 $31,545 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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