Top Rankings
RSU 16 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,671 students in RSU 16 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 16 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), 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 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,671 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 16 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 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
94%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,671 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,212 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,671
$21,739
Spending / Student
$17,212
$21,327
Best RSU 16 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minot Consolidated School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Shaw Hill Road
Minot, ME 04258
(207) 346-6471
Minot, ME 04258
(207) 346-6471
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bruce M Whittier Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1457 Maine Street
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-3462
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-3462
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Poland Community School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Maine Street
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4915
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4915
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Poland Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1457 Maine Street
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-5400
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Elm Street School-mechanic Falls
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
129 Elm Street
Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
(207) 345-3381
Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
(207) 345-3381
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 16 School District?
RSU 16 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,671 students.
What is the rank of RSU 16 School District?
RSU 16 School District is ranked #116 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 16 School District?
94% of RSU 16 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 16 School District?
RSU 16 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 16 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,212 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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