Top Rankings
RSU 05 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,086 students in RSU 05 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 05 School District have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
2,086 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 05 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 222 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.26
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
86%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,457 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,132 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,457
$21,600
Spending / Student
$17,132
$21,191
Best RSU 05 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freeport High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Holbrook Street
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4706
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4706
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Durham Community School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
654 Hallowell Road
Durham, ME 04222
(207) 353-9333
Durham, ME 04222
(207) 353-9333
Grades: PK-8
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Mast Landing School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Mollymauk Lane
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4561
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4561
Grades: 3-5
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Freeport Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19 Kendall Lane
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-6051
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-6051
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Pownal Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
587 Elmwood Road
Pownal, ME 04069
(207) 688-4832
Pownal, ME 04069
(207) 688-4832
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
21 Morse Street
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-6361
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-6361
Grades: PK-2
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 05 School District?
RSU 05 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,086 students.
What is the rank of RSU 05 School District?
RSU 05 School District is ranked #19 out of 191 school districts in Maine (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 05 School District?
86% of RSU 05 School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 05 School District?
RSU 05 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 05 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,132 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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