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RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 999 students in RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (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
7 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
999 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 03/MSAD 03 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
93%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,171 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,850 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,171
$21,600
Spending / Student
$18,850
$21,191
Best RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36 West Main Street
Monroe, ME 04951
(207) 525-3504
Monroe, ME 04951
(207) 525-3504
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mt View High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
577 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-3255
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Walker Memorial School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 West Main Street
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 589-4208
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 589-4208
Gr: PK-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Troy Central School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
733 Bangor Road
Troy, ME 04987
(207) 948-2280
Troy, ME 04987
(207) 948-2280
Gr: K-5 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Morse Memorial School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27 School Street
Brooks, ME 04921
(207) 722-3636
Brooks, ME 04921
(207) 722-3636
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mt View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
573 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7541
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7541
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Mt View Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
575 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District?
RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District manages 7 public schools serving 999 students.
What is the rank of RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District?
RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District is ranked #178 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District?
93% of RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District?
RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,850 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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