51爆料

Regional School Unit 04 School District

971 Gardiner Road
Wales, ME 04280
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Regional School Unit 04 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,278 students in Regional School Unit 04 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
51爆料s in Regional School Unit 04 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (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 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,278 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Regional School Unit 04 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 87% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#169 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
49%
78%
84%
36%
37%
87%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
94%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,539 in this school district is less 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 $18,534 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,539
$21,600
Spending / Student
$18,534
$21,191

Best Regional School Unit 04 School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
56 School Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-4950
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Carrie Ricker School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
573 Richmond Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4136
Gr: 3-4 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Ball Park Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-6961
Gr: 5-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Libby-tozier School
466 Academy Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 375-4273
Gr: PK-K | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
36 No Name Pond Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-4273
Gr: 1-2 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 04 School District?
Regional School Unit 04 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,278 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 04 School District?
Regional School Unit 04 School District is ranked #167 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School Unit 04 School District?
94% of Regional School Unit 04 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School Unit 04 School District?
Regional School Unit 04 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 04 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,534 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,278 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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