Msad 27 School District
School District · Fort Kent, Maine
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
812
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
812
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
How this district compares
Maine rank
#56 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,139
$1,717 vs Maine median
District size
812 students
Smaller than Maine median
The short answer
Msad 27 ranks #56 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Msad 27's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fort Kent Community High School (7.0/10), Fort Kent Elementary School (6.2/10), and Valley Rivers Middle School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Msad 27
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Kent Community High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Fort Kent Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Valley Rivers Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Msad 27
Msad 27 is a Fort Kent, Maine school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 812 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $17,139 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Msad 27 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fort Kent Community High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Msad 27 students show an average math proficiency of 51.9% and ELA proficiency of 64.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Msad 27, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Msad 27 with test data.
Schools in Msad 27
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Fort Kent
- Total Enrollment
- 812
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- District spending per student
- $17,139NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Msad 27?
Msad 27 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Msad 27?
The average composite rating for Msad 27 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Msad 27?
Msad 27's district-level spending was $17,139 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Msad 27?
The average student-teacher ratio in Msad 27 is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Msad 27?
Fort Kent Community High School is the highest-rated school in Msad 27 with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Msad 27?
Across schools in Msad 27 with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Msad 27 compare to other districts in Maine?
Msad 27 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maine by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Msad 27 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Portland Public Schools (17)
- Bangor Public Schools (10)
- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
- Auburn Public Schools (8)
- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
- Rsu 06/msad 06 (8)
- Rsu 09 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
- Rsu 54/msad 54 (8)
- Augusta Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 05 (6)
- Rsu 10 (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 13 (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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