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RSU 17/MSAD 17

Maine · Public School District
10
Schools
3,223
Students
$15,682
Per-Pupil Spend
+9% nat'l
47.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
81.0%
Graduation Rate
-5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 17/MSAD 17 is a public school district in Maine serving 3,223 students across 10 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,682 is near the national average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Agnes Gray SchoolPK–06128
Guy E Rowe SchoolPK–06404
Harrison Elementary03–06101
Hebron Station SchoolPK–0692
Otisfield Community SchoolPK–06117
Oxford Elementary SchoolPK–06347
Paris Elementary SchoolPK–06385
Waterford Memorial SchoolPK–0292
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Oxford Hills Middle School07–08480
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S09–121,077
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,682Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
45%
State
47.9%
Local (property tax)
45.4%
Federal
6.7%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (45%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,223
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.0%, graduation is 5.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 17/MSAD 17?
RSU 17/MSAD 17 has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,223 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 17/MSAD 17?
The graduation rate is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 17/MSAD 17 spend per student?
RSU 17/MSAD 17 spends $15,682 per pupil — 9% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 17/MSAD 17?
48% of students in RSU 17/MSAD 17 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 17/MSAD 17?
No, RSU 17/MSAD 17 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 17/MSAD 17 serve?
RSU 17/MSAD 17 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 17/MSAD 17?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 17/MSAD 17 is 41/100. 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.