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RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 150 students in RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
596 Schools
# Students
150 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
98%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,887 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,107 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,887
$21,600
Spending / Student
$30,107
$21,191
Best RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vinalhaven School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Arcola Lane
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District?
RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District manages 1 public schools serving 150 students.
What is the rank of RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District?
RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District is ranked #152 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District?
98% of RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District?
RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 08/MSAD 08 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,107 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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