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RSU 18

Maine · Public School District
8
Schools
2,599
Students
$16,906
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
30.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

RSU 18 is a public school district in Maine serving 2,599 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,906 is above average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belgrade Central SchoolPK–05239
China Primary SchoolPK–04245
James H Bean SchoolPK–05289
Ralph M Atwood Primary SchoolPK–02224
Williams Elementary School03–05227
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
China Middle School05–08198
Messalonskee Middle School06–08452
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Messalonskee High School09–12725
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,906+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
51%
State
37.5%
Local (property tax)
50.9%
Federal
11.7%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
2,599
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,906 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 18?
RSU 18 has 8 public schools, serving a total of 2,599 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 18?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 18 spend per student?
RSU 18 spends $16,906 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 18?
30% of students in RSU 18 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 18?
No, RSU 18 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 18 serve?
RSU 18 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 18?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 18 is 44/100. 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.