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RSU 13

Maine · Public School District
6
Schools
1,538
Students
$23,992
Per-Pupil Spend
+67% nat'l
51.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 13 is a public school district in Maine serving 1,538 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,992 is above average for a US public school district. 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ash Point Community SchoolPK–05174
Cushing Community SchoolKG–0572
South SchoolPK–05265
Thomaston Grammar SchoolKG–05153
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Oceanside Middle School06–08349
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Oceanside High School09–12525
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,992+67% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
66%
State
22.7%
Local (property tax)
66.1%
Federal
11.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (66%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,538
Students
52%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,992 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 13?
RSU 13 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,538 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 13?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 13 spend per student?
RSU 13 spends $23,992 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 13?
52% of students in RSU 13 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 13?
No, RSU 13 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 13 serve?
RSU 13 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 13?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 13 is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.