RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District

1070 Heald Highway
Union, ME 04862
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,761 students in RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
7 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,761 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

RSU 40/MSAD 40 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#121 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
44%
49%
84%
84%
36%
37%
82%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
92%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,574 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 $17,516 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,574
$21,739
Spending / Student
$17,516
$21,327

Best RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Friendship Village School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23 School Street
Friendship, ME 04547
(207) 832-5057
Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Prescott Memorial School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Waldoboro Road
Washington, ME 04574
(207) 845-2424
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1070 Heald Highway
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4330
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Medomak Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
318 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5028
Gr: 7-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Warren Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Eastern Road
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2001
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Medomak Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5380
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Miller School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Kalers Corner Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-2103
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District?
RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,761 students.
What is the rank of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District?
RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District is ranked #118 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District?
92% of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District?
RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,516 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,761 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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