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RSU 09

Maine · Public School District
7
Schools
2,266
Students
$17,885
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
49.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 09 is a public school district in Maine serving 2,266 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 $17,885 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy Hill School02–05166
Cape Cod Hill Elem SchoolPK–05176
Cascade Brook School03–05268
Gerald D Cushing SchoolPK–01109
W G Mallett SchoolPK–02326
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mt Blue Middle School06–08488
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mt Blue High School09–12733
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,885+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
34%
State
61.0%
Local (property tax)
33.6%
Federal
5.4%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,266
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,885 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 09?
RSU 09 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,266 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 09?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 09 spend per student?
RSU 09 spends $17,885 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 09?
50% of students in RSU 09 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 09?
No, RSU 09 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 09 serve?
RSU 09 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 09?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 09 is 42/100. 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.