Top Rankings
RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,342 students in RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
2,342 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
91%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,503 is higher 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 $23,888 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,503
$21,600
Spending / Student
$23,888
$21,191
Best RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams-cone School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19 Perkins Street
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Bowdoinham Community School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23 Cemetery Road
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
(207) 666-5546
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
(207) 666-5546
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42 Barrows Drive
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-1243
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-1243
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Bowdoin Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1460 Main Street
Bowdoin, ME 04287
(207) 666-5779
Bowdoin, ME 04287
(207) 666-5779
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Harpswell Community School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Harpswell Islands Road
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 729-5177
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 729-5177
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
Rank: #66.
Mt Ararat High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Eagles Way
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2951
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2951
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #77.
Mt Ararat Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Republic Avenue
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2950
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2950
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District?
RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,342 students.
What is the rank of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District?
RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District is ranked #55 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District?
91% of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District?
RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,888 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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