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RSU 51/MSAD 51

Maine · Public School District
4
Schools
2,153
Students
$20,613
Per-Pupil Spend
+44% nat'l
3.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-49pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 51/MSAD 51 is a public school district in Maine serving 2,153 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,613 is above average for a US public school district. Only 3% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Greely Middle School 4-504–05317
Mabel I Wilson SchoolPK–03762
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Greely Middle School06–08475
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Greely High School09–12599
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,613+44% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
62%
State
34.5%
Local (property tax)
62.3%
Federal
3.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
2,153
Students
3%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score—
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,613 per pupil — 44% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 3% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 51/MSAD 51?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 2,153 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 51/MSAD 51?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 51/MSAD 51 spend per student?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 spends $20,613 per pupil — 44% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 51/MSAD 51?
3% of students in RSU 51/MSAD 51 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 51/MSAD 51?
No, RSU 51/MSAD 51 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 51/MSAD 51 serve?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.