Top Rankings
RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,701 students in RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (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
5 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,701 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 77% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
93%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,298 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,380 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,298
$21,600
Spending / Student
$20,380
$21,191
Best RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Jr High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Grades: 7-8
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Morrison Ave
Clinton, ME 04927
(207) 426-2181
Clinton, ME 04927
(207) 426-2181
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
68 School Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 453-4240
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 453-4240
Grades: 1-6
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
Albion Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 School Street
Albion, ME 04910
(207) 437-2616
Albion, ME 04910
(207) 437-2616
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District?
RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,701 students.
What is the rank of RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District?
RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District is ranked #137 out of 191 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District?
93% of RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District?
RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,380 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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