For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 543 students in RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District.
Public Schools in RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District have a diversity score of 0.14, which is less than the Maine public school average of 0.28.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
543 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
93%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,827 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,453 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,827
$21,739
Spending / Student
$22,453
$21,327
Best RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
43 Learners Lane
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Gr: PK-2 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
486 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
205 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Gr: 3-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District?
RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District manages 3 public schools serving 543 students.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District?
93% of RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District?
RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,453 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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