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RSU 35/MSAD 35

Maine · Public School District
5
Schools
2,134
Students
$18,506
Per-Pupil Spend
+29% nat'l
13.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 35/MSAD 35 is a public school district in Maine serving 2,134 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,506 is above average for a US public school district. Only 13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central SchoolPK–03372
Eliot Elementary SchoolPK–03307
Marshwood Great Works School04–05301
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Marshwood Middle School06–08472
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Marshwood High School09–12682
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,506+29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
53%
State
38.0%
Local (property tax)
53.2%
Federal
8.8%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (53%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,134
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,506 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 35/MSAD 35?
RSU 35/MSAD 35 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,134 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 35/MSAD 35?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 35/MSAD 35 spend per student?
RSU 35/MSAD 35 spends $18,506 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 35/MSAD 35?
13% of students in RSU 35/MSAD 35 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 35/MSAD 35?
No, RSU 35/MSAD 35 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 35/MSAD 35 serve?
RSU 35/MSAD 35 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 35/MSAD 35?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 35/MSAD 35 is 44/100. 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.