For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 575 students in RSU 74/MSAD 74 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 74/MSAD 74 School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
575 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 74/MSAD 74 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 70% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Graduation Rate
70%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.28
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
95%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,579 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,703 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,579
$21,739
Spending / Student
$20,703
$21,327
Best RSU 74/MSAD 74 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solon Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76 S Main St
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Garret Schenck School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19 Ken Taylor St
Anson, ME 04911
(207) 696-3100
Anson, ME 04911
(207) 696-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Carrabec Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
56 N Main St
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2209
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2209
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Carrabec High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 N Main St
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2296
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2296
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 74/MSAD 74 School District?
RSU 74/MSAD 74 School District manages 4 public schools serving 575 students.
What is the rank of RSU 74/MSAD 74 School District?
RSU 74/MSAD 74 School District is ranked #164 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 RSU 74/MSAD 74 School District?
95% of RSU 74/MSAD 74 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 74/MSAD 74 School District?
RSU 74/MSAD 74 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 74/MSAD 74 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,703 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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