For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 590 students in RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
590 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District, 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 85-89% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
92%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,051 is higher 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 $24,427 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,051
$21,600
Spending / Student
$24,427
$21,191
Best RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warsaw Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
167 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Grades: 5-8
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Vickery School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5575
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5575
Grades: 1-4
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
179 Lancey Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2881
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2881
Grades: PK-K
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sad #53 Alternative Education
Special Education School
167 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District?
RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District manages 4 public schools serving 590 students.
What is the rank of RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District?
RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District is ranked #122 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.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District?
92% of RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District?
RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,427 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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