Rsu 19 School District
School District · Newport, Maine
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,864
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,864
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
How this district compares
Maine rank
#106 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.2
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,864
$1,992 vs Maine median
District size
1,871 students
Larger than Maine median
About Rsu 19
Rsu 19 is a Newport, Maine school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,871 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $16,864 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.0/10, Rsu 19 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Nokomis Regional High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Rsu 19 students show an average math proficiency of 72.4% and ELA proficiency of 78.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rsu 19, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rsu 19 with test data.
Schools in Rsu 19
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Newport
- Total Enrollment
- 1,871
- Teachers (FTE)
- 161
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rsu 19?
Rsu 19 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 19?
The average composite rating for Rsu 19 is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rsu 19?
Rsu 19 spends $16,864 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rsu 19?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rsu 19 is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rsu 19?
Nokomis Regional High School is the highest-rated school in Rsu 19 with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Rsu 19?
Across schools in Rsu 19 with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rsu 19 compare to other districts in Maine?
Rsu 19 has an average school rating of 4.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in ME
Compare Rsu 19 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 54/msad 54 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
- Rsu 09 (8)
- Augusta Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Sanford Public Schools (6)
- Scarborough Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 79/msad 01 (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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