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Regional School Unit 25 School District

62 Mechanic Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Regional School Unit 25 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,074 students in Regional School Unit 25 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
51爆料s in Regional School Unit 25 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,074 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Regional School Unit 25 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#120 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
46%
49%
83%
84%
32%
37%
92%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.26
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
92%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,884 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,650 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,884
$21,600
Spending / Student
$17,650
$21,191

Best Regional School Unit 25 School District 51爆料s (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bucksport High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
102 Broadway
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Miles Lane School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Miles Ln
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6666
Gr: 1-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Bucksport Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Miles Lane
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
66 Bridge St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6644
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 25 School District?
Regional School Unit 25 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,074 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 25 School District?
Regional School Unit 25 School District is ranked #114 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 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School Unit 25 School District?
92% of Regional School Unit 25 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School Unit 25 School District?
Regional School Unit 25 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 25 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,650 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,074 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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