Rsu 71 School District
School District · Belfast, Maine
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,807
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,807
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Rsu 71?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rsu 71 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.
Ames Elementary School
Searsmont · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
Belfast · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Belfast Area High School
Belfast · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#47 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,807
$49 vs Maine median
District size
1,418 students
Typical than Maine median
The short answer
Rsu 71 ranks #47 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Rsu 71's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ames Elementary School (8.5/10), Captain Albert W. Stevens School (7.0/10), and Belfast Area High School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rsu 71
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ames Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Captain Albert W. Stevens School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Belfast Area High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Troy a Howard Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Kermit S Nickerson School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rsu 71
Rsu 71 is a Belfast, Maine school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 1,418 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $18,807 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Rsu 71 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ames Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Rsu 71 students show an average math proficiency of 49.7% and ELA proficiency of 64.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rsu 71, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rsu 71 with test data.
Schools in Rsu 71
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Belfast
- Total Enrollment
- 1,418
- Teachers (FTE)
- 128
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rsu 71?
Rsu 71 has 7 schools in total — 5 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 71?
The average composite rating for Rsu 71 is 6.4/10. 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 71?
Rsu 71 spends $18,807 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rsu 71?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rsu 71 is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rsu 71?
Ames Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Rsu 71 with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Rsu 71?
Across schools in Rsu 71 with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rsu 71 compare to other districts in Maine?
Rsu 71 has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 7 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
- 49.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.9%
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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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