Top Rankings
RSU 19 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,883 students in RSU 19 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 19 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,883 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 19 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
93%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,516 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,367 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,516
$21,739
Spending / Student
$18,367
$21,327
Best RSU 19 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Etna-dixmont School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Dixmont Road
Etna, ME 04434
(207) 992-0735
Etna, ME 04434
(207) 992-0735
Gr: PK-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
337 Williams Road
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4592
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4592
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Nokomis Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
291 Williams Road Suite 2
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4354
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4354
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Gr: PK-4 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Nokomis Regional Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
291 Williams Road Suite 1
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 355-3600
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 355-3600
Gr: 5-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 19 School District?
RSU 19 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,883 students.
What is the rank of RSU 19 School District?
RSU 19 School District is ranked #151 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 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 19 School District?
93% of RSU 19 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 19 School District?
RSU 19 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 19 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,367 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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