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RSU 05

Maine · Public School District
6
Schools
2,069
Students
$18,155
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
19.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-32pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 05 is a public school district in Maine serving 2,069 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 $18,155 is above average for a US public school district. Only 20% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Durham Community SchoolPK–08466
Mast Landing School03–05253
Morse Street SchoolPK–02327
Pownal Elementary SchoolPK–0596
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Freeport Middle School06–08307
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Freeport High School09–12620
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,155+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
71%
State
22.9%
Local (property tax)
71.1%
Federal
6.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (71%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,069
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
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 $18,155 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 05?
RSU 05 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,069 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 05?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 05 spend per student?
RSU 05 spends $18,155 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 05?
20% of students in RSU 05 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 05?
No, RSU 05 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 05 serve?
RSU 05 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 05?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 05 is 46/100. 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.