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RSU 73

Maine · Public School District
4
Schools
1,437
Students
$18,555
Per-Pupil Spend
+29% nat'l
55.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
72.0%
Graduation Rate
-14.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 73 is a public school district in Maine serving 1,437 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 72.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,555 is above average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Spruce Mountain Elementary School03–05300
Spruce Mountain Primary SchoolPK–02371
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Spruce Mountain Middle School06–08358
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Spruce Mountain High School09–12408
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,555+29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
43%
State
47.9%
Local (property tax)
43.2%
Federal
8.9%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,437
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,555 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.0%, graduation is 14.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
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 73?
RSU 73 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,437 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 73?
The graduation rate is 72.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 73 spend per student?
RSU 73 spends $18,555 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 73?
56% of students in RSU 73 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 73?
No, RSU 73 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 73 serve?
RSU 73 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 73?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 73 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.