For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 264 students in RSU 89 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 89 School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
2 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
264 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 89 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.9%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
95%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,527 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,602 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,527
$21,739
Spending / Student
$20,602
$21,327
Best RSU 89 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Katahdin Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Station Road
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4218
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4218
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Katahdin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Station Road
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4285
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4285
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 89 School District?
RSU 89 School District manages 2 public schools serving 264 students.
What is the rank of RSU 89 School District?
RSU 89 School District is ranked #155 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 89 School District?
95% of RSU 89 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 89 School District?
RSU 89 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 89 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,602 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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