Top Rankings
RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,238 students in RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (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
596 Schools
# Students
2,238 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 54/MSAD 54 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 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
94%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,464 in this school district is less 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 $21,330 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,464
$21,600
Spending / Student
$21,330
$21,191
Best RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Main Street
Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-3901
Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Skowhegan Area High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
Skowhegan Area Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3339
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3339
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Heselton Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-9822
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-9822
Grades: 4-5
| 173 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6221
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6221
Grades: 1-3
| 274 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mill Stream Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Mercer Road
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: n/an/a
33 Jewett Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Grades: PK-K
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2151
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District?
RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,238 students.
What is the rank of RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District?
RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District is ranked #102 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District?
94% of RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District?
RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,330 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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