Rsu 42/msad 42 School District
School District · Mars Hill, Maine
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,980
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,980
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Evaluating Rsu 42/msad 42?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rsu 42/msad 42 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.
Central Aroostook Jr-sr H S
Mars Hill · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fort Street School
Mars Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#14 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,980
+$124 vs Maine median
District size
332 students
Smaller than Maine median
Top-Rated Schools in Rsu 42/msad 42
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Aroostook Jr-sr H S | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Fort Street School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rsu 42/msad 42
Rsu 42/msad 42 is a Mars Hill, Maine school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 332 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. The district invests $18,980 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Rsu 42/msad 42 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Aroostook Jr-sr H S, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Rsu 42/msad 42 students show an average math proficiency of 44.2% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rsu 42/msad 42, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rsu 42/msad 42 with test data.
Schools in Rsu 42/msad 42
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Mars Hill
- Total Enrollment
- 332
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rsu 42/msad 42?
Rsu 42/msad 42 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rsu 42/msad 42?
The average composite rating for Rsu 42/msad 42 is 7.4/10. 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 42/msad 42?
Rsu 42/msad 42 spends $18,980 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rsu 42/msad 42?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rsu 42/msad 42 is 8.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rsu 42/msad 42?
Central Aroostook Jr-sr H S is the highest-rated school in Rsu 42/msad 42 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Rsu 42/msad 42?
Across schools in Rsu 42/msad 42 with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.2%
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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.
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