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RSU 04 School District

971 Gardiner Road
Wales, ME 04280
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

RSU 04 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 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,278 students in RSU 04 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
51爆料s in RSU 04 School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
599 Schools
# Students
1,278 Students
167,601 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
15,305 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

RSU 04 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 87% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#185 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of RSU 04  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of RSU 04  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of RSU 04  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
37%
87%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of RSU 04  School District and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.26
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,265 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
5,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
8,330 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,197 Students
143,450 Students
% White Students
94%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
6,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
64
6,349
# Students in K Grade:
80
11,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
105
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
99
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,539 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,583. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,534 is less than the state median of $21,174. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart displays total revenue of RSU 04  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart displays total spending of RSU 04  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,539
$21,583
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in RSU 04  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,534
$21,174
This chart displays average spending per public school student in RSU 04  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best RSU 04 School District 51爆料s (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Hill High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
56 School Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-4950
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Ball Park Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-6961
Grades: 5-8
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Carrie Ricker School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
573 Richmond Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4136
Grades: 3-4
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Libby-tozier School
466 Academy Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 375-4273
Grades: PK-K
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
36 No Name Pond Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-4273
Grades: 1-2
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 04 School District?
RSU 04 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,278 students.
What is the rank of RSU 04 School District?
RSU 04 School District is ranked #170 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 04 School District?
94% of RSU 04 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 04 School District?
RSU 04 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 04 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,534 is less than the state median of $21,174. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 72% (Btm 50%)
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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