Top Rankings
RSU 55/MSAD 55 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 3 public schools serving 996 students in RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (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
996 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 55/MSAD 55 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
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
n/a
5%
% White
94%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,691 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,246 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,691
$21,600
Spending / Student
$17,246
$21,191
Best RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sacopee Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 South Hiram
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-8117
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-8117
Gr: PK-3 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sacopee Valley Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 South Hiram Road
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-2450
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-2450
Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Sacopee Valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 South Hiram Road
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-3208
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-3208
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District?
RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District manages 3 public schools serving 996 students.
What is the rank of RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District?
RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District is ranked #81 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District?
94% of RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District?
RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,246 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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