For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,418 students in RSU 73 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 73 School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
4 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,418 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 73 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 62% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Graduation Rate
62%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
94%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,459 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 $17,451 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,459
$21,600
Spending / Student
$17,451
$21,191
Best RSU 73 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spruce Mountain High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Spruce Mountain Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Spruce Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Grades: 3-5
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
107 Gibbs Mill Road
Livermore, ME 04253
(207) 897-3355
Livermore, ME 04253
(207) 897-3355
Grades: PK-2
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,418 students.
What is the rank of RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District is ranked #157 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.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 73 School District?
94% of RSU 73 School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 73 School District?
RSU 73 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 73 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,451 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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