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RSU 15/MSAD 15

Maine · Public School District
5
Schools
1,835
Students
$17,306
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
23.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 15/MSAD 15 is a public school district in Maine serving 1,835 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 $17,306 is above average for a US public school district. Only 23% 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 49/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Burchard A Dunn SchoolPK–04346
Memorial SchoolKG–02182
Russell SchoolKG–02211
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School05–08495
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Gray-New Gloucester High School09–12601
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,306+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
52%
State
39.4%
Local (property tax)
52.2%
Federal
8.3%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,835
Students
23%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
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 $17,306 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 23% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 15/MSAD 15?
RSU 15/MSAD 15 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,835 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 15/MSAD 15?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 15/MSAD 15 spend per student?
RSU 15/MSAD 15 spends $17,306 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 15/MSAD 15?
23% of students in RSU 15/MSAD 15 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 15/MSAD 15?
No, RSU 15/MSAD 15 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 15/MSAD 15 serve?
RSU 15/MSAD 15 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 15/MSAD 15?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 15/MSAD 15 is 49/100. 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.