Top Rankings
Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 659 students in Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
659 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37, 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
14%
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
82%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,564 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 $20,466 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,564
$21,600
Spending / Student
$20,466
$21,191
Best Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1227 Us Highway 1a
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Milbridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39 Washington Street
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Daniel W Merritt School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 Indian River Road
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Narraguagus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Main Street
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37?
Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37 manages 4 public schools serving 659 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37?
Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37 is ranked #152 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37?
82% of Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37?
Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Administrative District 37's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,466 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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