Rsu 17/msad 17 School District
School District · South Paris, Maine
Avg Rating
3.6
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,172
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
3.6
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,172
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Rsu 17/msad 17?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rsu 17/msad 17 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Otisfield Community School
Otisfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hebron Station School
Hebron · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S
Paris · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#106 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.6
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,949
$3,907 vs Maine median
District size
3,172 students
Much larger than Maine median
The short answer
Rsu 17/msad 17 ranks #106 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Rsu 17/msad 17's schools with real test data average 3.6/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Otisfield Community School (6.6/10), Hebron Station School (5.0/10), and Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rsu 17/msad 17 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Rsu 17/msad 17
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otisfield Community School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Hebron Station School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S | 4.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Oxford Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Agnes Gray School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Oxford Hills Middle School | 2.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Paris Elementary School | 2.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Guy E Rowe School | 2.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Harrison Elementary | 2.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Waterford Memorial School | 1.8 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rsu 17/msad 17
Rsu 17/msad 17 is a South Paris, Maine school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 3,172 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $14,949 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 3.6/10, Rsu 17/msad 17 has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Otisfield Community School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Rsu 17/msad 17 students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 58.6%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rsu 17/msad 17, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rsu 17/msad 17 with test data.
Schools in Rsu 17/msad 17
10 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- South Paris
- Total Enrollment
- 3,172
- Teachers (FTE)
- 255
- District spending per student
- $14,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rsu 17/msad 17?
Rsu 17/msad 17 has 10 schools in total — 8 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 17/msad 17?
The average composite rating for Rsu 17/msad 17 is 3.6/10. 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 17/msad 17?
Rsu 17/msad 17's district-level spending was $14,949 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 17/msad 17?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rsu 17/msad 17 is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rsu 17/msad 17?
Otisfield Community School is the highest-rated school in Rsu 17/msad 17 with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Rsu 17/msad 17?
Across schools in Rsu 17/msad 17 with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rsu 17/msad 17 compare to other districts in Maine?
Rsu 17/msad 17 has an average school rating of 3.6/10 across 10 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
- 3.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.6%
How we rate schools
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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.
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