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RSU 61/MSAD 61

Maine · Public School District
5
Schools
1,670
Students
$22,188
Per-Pupil Spend
+55% nat'l
52.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

RSU 61/MSAD 61 is a public school district in Maine serving 1,670 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,188 is above average for a US public school district. 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crooked River Elementary03–05207
Songo Locks SchoolPK–02227
Stevens Brook SchoolPK–05304
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lake Region Middle School06–08404
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lake Region High School09–12528
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,188+55% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
69%
State
20.4%
Local (property tax)
69.0%
Federal
10.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,670
Students
52%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,188 per pupil — 55% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 61/MSAD 61?
RSU 61/MSAD 61 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,670 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 61/MSAD 61?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 61/MSAD 61 spend per student?
RSU 61/MSAD 61 spends $22,188 per pupil — 55% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 61/MSAD 61?
52% of students in RSU 61/MSAD 61 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 61/MSAD 61?
No, RSU 61/MSAD 61 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 61/MSAD 61 serve?
RSU 61/MSAD 61 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.