For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 262 students in RSU 88/MSAD 24 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 88/MSAD 24 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), 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
262 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 88/MSAD 24 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 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,248 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,397 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,248
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,397
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main Street, Suite 102
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Van Buren District Secondary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main Street, Suite 102
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Van Buren Regional Technology Center
Vocational School
169 Main Street, Suite 102
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District?
RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District manages 3 public schools serving 262 students.
What is the rank of RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District?
RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District is ranked #135 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 88/MSAD 24 School District?
92% of RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District?
RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,397 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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