For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 473 students in RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
51±¬ÁÏs in RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
473 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
75%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.26
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
92%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,801 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 $18,617 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,801
$21,600
Spending / Student
$18,617
$21,191
Best RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Brunswick Avenue
Fort Fairfield, ME 04742
(207) 472-3290
Fort Fairfield, ME 04742
(207) 472-3290
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Fairfield Middle/high School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28 High School Drive Suite B
Fort Fairfield, ME 04742
(207) 472-3271
Fort Fairfield, ME 04742
(207) 472-3271
Grades: 6-12
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District?
RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District manages 2 public schools serving 473 students.
What is the rank of RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District?
RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District is ranked #125 out of 191 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District?
92% of RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District?
RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,617 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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