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RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District

169 Main Street Suite 101
Van Buren, ME 04785
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 260 students in RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
260 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

RSU 88/MSAD 24 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 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#141 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
49%
80-84%
84%
20-29%
37%
(20-21)
≥80%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.26
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
92%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,973 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,242 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,973
$21,600
Spending / Student
$21,242
$21,191

Best RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
169 Main Street Suite 101
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Van Buren District Secondary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
169 Main Street Suite 102
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Van Buren Regional Technology Center
Vocational School
169 Main St. Suite 101
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District?
RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District manages 3 public schools serving 260 students.
What is the rank of RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District?
RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District is ranked #135 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.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District?
92% of RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District?
RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,242 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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