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RSU 10

Maine · Public School District
6
Schools
1,777
Students
$23,114
Per-Pupil Spend
+61% nat'l
66.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
83.1%
Graduation Rate
-3.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 10 is a public school district in Maine serving 1,777 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,114 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 42/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hartford-Sumner Elementary SchoolPK–06303
Meroby Elementary SchoolPK–04249
Rumford ElementaryPK–04261
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mountain Valley Middle School05–08354
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Buckfield Jr-Sr High School07–12222
Mountain Valley High School09–12388
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,114+61% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
33%
State
42.5%
Local (property tax)
32.5%
Federal
25.0%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,777
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.1%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,114 per pupil — 61% 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.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 10?
RSU 10 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,777 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 10?
The graduation rate is 83.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 10 spend per student?
RSU 10 spends $23,114 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 10?
66% of students in RSU 10 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 10?
No, RSU 10 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 10 serve?
RSU 10 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 10?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 10 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.