Rsu 31/msad 31 School District
School District · Lagrange, Maine
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Evaluating Rsu 31/msad 31?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rsu 31/msad 31 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.
Penobscot Valley High School
Howland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hichborn Middle School
Howland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Enfield Station Elementary School
West Enfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#51 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,671
+$1,815 vs Maine median
District size
439 students
Smaller than Maine median
The short answer
Rsu 31/msad 31 ranks #51 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Rsu 31/msad 31's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Penobscot Valley High School (7.7/10), Hichborn Middle School (6.5/10), and Enfield Station Elementary School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rsu 31/msad 31
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 | Penobscot Valley High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Hichborn Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Enfield Station Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rsu 31/msad 31
Rsu 31/msad 31 is a Lagrange, Maine school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 439 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. District-level spending was $20,671 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Rsu 31/msad 31 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Penobscot Valley High School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Rsu 31/msad 31 students show an average math proficiency of 50.3% and ELA proficiency of 57.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rsu 31/msad 31, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rsu 31/msad 31 with test data.
Schools in Rsu 31/msad 31
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Lagrange
- Total Enrollment
- 439
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- District spending per student
- $20,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rsu 31/msad 31?
Rsu 31/msad 31 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 Rsu 31/msad 31?
The average composite rating for Rsu 31/msad 31 is 6.4/10. 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 31/msad 31?
Rsu 31/msad 31's district-level spending was $20,671 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 31/msad 31?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rsu 31/msad 31 is 9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rsu 31/msad 31?
Penobscot Valley High School is the highest-rated school in Rsu 31/msad 31 with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Rsu 31/msad 31?
Across schools in Rsu 31/msad 31 with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rsu 31/msad 31 compare to other districts in Maine?
Rsu 31/msad 31 has an average school rating of 6.4/10 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.8%
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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