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RSU 79/MSAD 01

Maine · Public School District
5
Schools
1,715
Students
$17,705
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
40.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 79/MSAD 01 is a public school district in Maine serving 1,715 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,705 is above average for a US public school district. 40% 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 (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eva Hoyt Zippel School03–05259
Mapleton Elementary SchoolPK–05233
Pine Street Elementary SchoolPK–02388
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Presque Isle Middle School06–08367
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Presque Isle High School09–12468
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,705+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
30%
State
54.7%
Local (property tax)
30.3%
Federal
15.1%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,715
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
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 $17,705 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 79/MSAD 01?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,715 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 79/MSAD 01?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 79/MSAD 01 spend per student?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 spends $17,705 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 79/MSAD 01?
40% of students in RSU 79/MSAD 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 79/MSAD 01?
No, RSU 79/MSAD 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 79/MSAD 01 serve?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 79/MSAD 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 79/MSAD 01 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.