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RSU 22

Maine · Public School District
7
Schools
2,278
Students
$15,560
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
28.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 22 is a public school district in Maine serving 2,278 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,560 is near the national average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Earl C McGraw SchoolKG–02293
George B Weatherbee School03–05294
Leroy H Smith SchoolPK–04274
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Reeds Brook Middle School06–08345
Samuel L Wagner Middle School05–08213
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hampden Academy09–12811
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Newburgh Elementary SchoolPK–PK48
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,560Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
35%
State
57.7%
Local (property tax)
35.3%
Federal
7.0%

State funding accounts for 58% 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
2,278
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 22?
RSU 22 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,278 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 22?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 22 spend per student?
RSU 22 spends $15,560 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 22?
29% of students in RSU 22 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 22?
No, RSU 22 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 22 serve?
RSU 22 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 22?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 22 is 43/100. 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.