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RSU 54/MSAD 54

Maine · Public School District
7
Schools
2,229
Students
$20,604
Per-Pupil Spend
+44% nat'l
65.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 54/MSAD 54 is a public school district in Maine serving 2,229 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,604 is above average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bloomfield Elementary School01–03272
Canaan Elementary SchoolPK–06186
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan04–05171
Mill Stream Elementary SchoolPK–06345
North Elementary SchoolPK–KG133
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Skowhegan Area Middle School06–08403
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Skowhegan Area High School09–12719
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,604+44% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
34%
State
49.6%
Local (property tax)
33.6%
Federal
16.8%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,229
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,604 per pupil — 44% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 54/MSAD 54?
RSU 54/MSAD 54 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,229 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 54/MSAD 54?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 54/MSAD 54 spend per student?
RSU 54/MSAD 54 spends $20,604 per pupil — 44% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 54/MSAD 54?
66% of students in RSU 54/MSAD 54 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 54/MSAD 54?
No, RSU 54/MSAD 54 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 54/MSAD 54 serve?
RSU 54/MSAD 54 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 54/MSAD 54?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 54/MSAD 54 is 45/100. 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.