For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 620 students in Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
620 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41, 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 75% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
75%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.26
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
92%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,029 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 $20,484 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,029
$21,600
Spending / Student
$20,484
$21,191
Best Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
774 Main Road
Brownville, ME 04414
(207) 965-8184
Brownville, ME 04414
(207) 965-8184
Gr: 3-4 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Penquis Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
48 Penquis Drive
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-7346
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-7346
Gr: 5-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
18 Belmont Street
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-2122
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-2122
Gr: PK-2 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41?
Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41 manages 3 public schools serving 620 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41?
Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41 is ranked #167 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 Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41?
92% of Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41?
Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,484 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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