Rsu 51/msad 51 School District
School District · Cumberland, Maine
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Rsu 51/msad 51?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rsu 51/msad 51 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.
Greely High School
Cumberland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mabel I Wilson School
Cumberland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Greely Middle School
Cumberland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#19 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,107
+$2,251 vs Maine median
District size
2,193 students
Larger than Maine median
The short answer
Rsu 51/msad 51 ranks #19 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Rsu 51/msad 51's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Greely High School (8.5/10), Mabel I Wilson School (7.2/10), and Greely Middle School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rsu 51/msad 51
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greely High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Mabel I Wilson School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Greely Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Greely Middle School 4-5 | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rsu 51/msad 51
Rsu 51/msad 51 is a Cumberland, Maine school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,193 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $21,107 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Rsu 51/msad 51 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Greely High School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Rsu 51/msad 51 students show an average math proficiency of 76.3% and ELA proficiency of 80.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rsu 51/msad 51, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rsu 51/msad 51 with test data.
Schools in Rsu 51/msad 51
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Cumberland
- Total Enrollment
- 2,193
- Teachers (FTE)
- 207
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rsu 51/msad 51?
Rsu 51/msad 51 has 4 schools in total — 2 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 51/msad 51?
The average composite rating for Rsu 51/msad 51 is 7.3/10. 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 51/msad 51?
Rsu 51/msad 51 spends $21,107 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rsu 51/msad 51?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rsu 51/msad 51 is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rsu 51/msad 51?
Greely High School is the highest-rated school in Rsu 51/msad 51 with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Rsu 51/msad 51?
Across schools in Rsu 51/msad 51 with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rsu 51/msad 51 compare to other districts in Maine?
Rsu 51/msad 51 has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 4 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.4%
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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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