Top Rankings
RSU 09 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 8 public schools serving 2,250 students in RSU 09 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
51爆料s in RSU 09 School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (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
8 Schools
599 Schools
# Students
2,250 Students
167,601 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
15,305 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
RSU 09 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.26
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,265 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
5,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
24 Students
8,330 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,123 Students
143,450 Students
% White Students
94%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
6,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
86
6,349
# Students in K Grade:
149
11,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
165
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
172
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
174
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
178
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
199
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,216 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 $18,278 is less than the state median of $21,174. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,216
$21,583
Spending / Student
$18,278
$21,174
Best RSU 09 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cape Cod Hill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
516 Cape Cod Hill Rd
New Sharon, ME 04955
(207) 778-3031
New Sharon, ME 04955
(207) 778-3031
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
W G Mallett School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Middle Street
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3529
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3529
Grades: PK-2
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Hill School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
585 Depot St
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-4488
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-4488
Grades: 2-5
| 182 students
Rank: #44.
Mt Blue Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
269 Middle St
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3511
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3511
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Mt Blue High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
129 Seamon Rd
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3561
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3561
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
Rank: #66.
Cascade Brook School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
162 Learning Ln
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-4821
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-4821
Grades: 3-5
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Foster Regional Applied Tech Center
Vocational School
129 Seamon Rd
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3562
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3562
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
21 Cushing Dr
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-2442
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-2442
Grades: PK-1
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 09 School District?
RSU 09 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,250 students.
What is the rank of RSU 09 School District?
RSU 09 School District is ranked #118 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 09 School District?
94% of RSU 09 School District students are White, 2% 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 09 School District?
RSU 09 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 09 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,278 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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