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Rsu 04 School District

School District · Wales, Maine

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 1,278

Teachers (FTE): 108

Estimated Scores: 40%

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,278

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,278

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

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Wales · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Litchfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Sabattus · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Maine rank

#91 of 108

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below Maine avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,984

$872 vs Maine median

District size

1,278 students

Typical than Maine median

The short answer

Rsu 04 ranks #91 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Rsu 04's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oak Hill High School (5.9/10), Carrie Ricker School (4.2/10), and Oak Hill Middle School (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Rsu 04

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Oak Hill High School	5.9 / 10	High	—	403
2	Carrie Ricker School	4.2 / 10	Elementary	—	158
3	Oak Hill Middle School	4.1 / 10	Middle	—	401

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Rsu 04

Rsu 04 is a Wales, Maine school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,278 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. District-level spending was $17,984 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.0/10, Rsu 04 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Oak Hill High School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.

In standardized testing, Rsu 04 students show an average math proficiency of 39.9% and ELA proficiency of 55.2%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Rsu 04, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency39.9%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency55.2%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Rsu 04 with test data.

Schools in Rsu 04

5 schools

Elementary Schools3

Sabattus Primary School

Middle Schools1

Oak Hill Middle School

4014.1

High Schools1

Oak Hill High School

4035.9

District Details

State: Maine
City: Wales
Total Enrollment: 1,278
Teachers (FTE): 108
District spending per student: $17,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rsu 04?

Rsu 04 has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Rsu 04?

The average composite rating for Rsu 04 is 5.0/10. 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 Rsu 04?

Rsu 04's district-level spending was $17,984 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 Rsu 04?

The average student-teacher ratio in Rsu 04 is 11.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Rsu 04?

Oak Hill High School is the highest-rated school in Rsu 04 with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What are the test scores in Rsu 04?

Across schools in Rsu 04 with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Rsu 04 compare to other districts in Maine?

Rsu 04 has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 5 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: 5.0/10
Math Proficiency: 39.9%
ELA Proficiency: 55.2%

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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.