For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 396 students in RSU 20 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 20 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
3 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
396 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 20 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
96%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,051 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,578 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,051
$21,739
Spending / Student
$28,578
$21,327
Best RSU 20 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Searsport Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Searsport District High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Searsport District Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 20 School District?
RSU 20 School District manages 3 public schools serving 396 students.
What is the rank of RSU 20 School District?
RSU 20 School District is ranked #157 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 RSU 20 School District?
96% of RSU 20 School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 20 School District?
RSU 20 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 20 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,578 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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