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RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 340 students in RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Maine.
Public Preschools in RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 83% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
264 Schools
# Students
631 Students
60,429 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
5,629 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District, 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
4%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
81%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,344 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,374 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,344
$21,739
Spending / Student
$21,374
$21,327
Best RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1227 Us Highway 1a
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Milbridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39 Washington Street
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Daniel W Merritt School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 Indian River Road
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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