Rsu 38 School District
School District · Readfield, Maine
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,192
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,192
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
How this district compares
Maine rank
#10 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,311
$545 vs Maine median
District size
1,192 students
Typical than Maine median
The short answer
Rsu 38 ranks #10 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Rsu 38's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Manchester Elementary School (8.8/10), Wayne Elementary School (8.8/10), and Mt Vernon Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rsu 38
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Wayne Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Mt Vernon Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Maranacook Community High Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Readfield Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Maranacook Community Middle Sch | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rsu 38
Rsu 38 is a Readfield, Maine school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,192 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. District-level spending was $18,311 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Rsu 38 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Manchester Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Rsu 38 students show an average math proficiency of 57.4% and ELA proficiency of 68.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rsu 38, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rsu 38 with test data.
Schools in Rsu 38
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Readfield
- Total Enrollment
- 1,192
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- District spending per student
- $18,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rsu 38?
Rsu 38 has 6 schools in total — 4 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 38?
The average composite rating for Rsu 38 is 7.6/10. 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 38?
Rsu 38's district-level spending was $18,311 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 38?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rsu 38 is 10.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rsu 38?
Manchester Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Rsu 38 with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Rsu 38?
Across schools in Rsu 38 with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rsu 38 compare to other districts in Maine?
Rsu 38 has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 6 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.4%
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Compare Rsu 38 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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