Top Rankings
RSU 22 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,170 students in RSU 22 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
51±¬ÁÏs in RSU 22 School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
7 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
2,170 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 22 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 89% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.26
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
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 $18,191 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,102 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,191
$21,600
Spending / Student
$17,102
$21,191
Best RSU 22 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George B Weatherbee School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3254
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3254
Gr: 3-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Reeds Brook Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28a Main Road South
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hampden Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
89 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Leroy H Smith School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
319 South Main Street
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4282
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4282
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Williams Way
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4309
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4309
Gr: 5-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
20 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3830
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3830
Gr: K-2 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
2220 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 234-2781
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 234-2781
Gr: PK | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 22 School District?
RSU 22 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,170 students.
What is the rank of RSU 22 School District?
RSU 22 School District is ranked #26 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 22 School District?
92% of RSU 22 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 22 School District?
RSU 22 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 22 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,102 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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