For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 431 students in Regional School Unit 20 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
51±¬ÁÏs in Regional School Unit 20 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
3 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
431 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Regional School Unit 20 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
97%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,016 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 $26,258 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,016
$21,600
Spending / Student
$26,258
$21,191
Best Regional School Unit 20 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Searsport Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Searsport District High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Searsport District Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 20 School District?
Regional School Unit 20 School District manages 3 public schools serving 431 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 20 School District?
Regional School Unit 20 School District is ranked #157 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 Regional School Unit 20 School District?
97% of Regional School Unit 20 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School Unit 20 School District?
Regional School Unit 20 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 20 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,258 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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