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Regional School Unit 34 School District

156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,403 students in Regional School Unit 34 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 34 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
1,403 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Regional School Unit 34 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 72% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#135 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
45%
49%
81%
84%
32%
37%
72%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.26
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
87%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,523 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,394
$21,600
Spending / Student
$17,523
$21,191

Best Regional School Unit 34 School District 51爆料s (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Town High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22 Argyle Rd
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 394-2331
Gr: PK-3 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
576 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-1544
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Leonard Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Viola Rand School
55 Highland Avenue
Bradley, ME 04411
(207) 827-2508
Gr: PK-1 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 34 School District?
Regional School Unit 34 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,403 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 34 School District?
Regional School Unit 34 School District is ranked #125 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 34 School District?
87% of Regional School Unit 34 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Regional School Unit 34 School District?
Regional School Unit 34 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 34 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,523 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,403 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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