Top Rankings
RSU 38 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,192 students in RSU 38 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in RSU 38 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (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 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,192 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 38 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
94%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,787 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,876 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,787
$21,600
Spending / Student
$17,876
$21,191
Best RSU 38 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 School St.
Manchester, ME 04351
(207) 622-2949
Manchester, ME 04351
(207) 622-2949
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 North Road
Mount Vernon, ME 04352
(207) 293-2261
Mount Vernon, ME 04352
(207) 293-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Pond Road
Wayne, ME 04284
(207) 685-3634
Wayne, ME 04284
(207) 685-3634
Gr: K-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Readfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 South Road
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4406
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4406
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Maranacook Community High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Millard Harrison Drive
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4923
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4923
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Maranacook Community Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Millard Harrison Drive
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-3128
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 38 School District?
RSU 38 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,192 students.
What is the rank of RSU 38 School District?
RSU 38 School District is ranked #59 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 38 School District?
94% of RSU 38 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 38 School District?
RSU 38 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 38 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,876 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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