Rsu 78 School District
School District · Rangeley, Maine
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,333
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,333
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Evaluating Rsu 78?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rsu 78 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Rangeley Lakes Regional School
Rangeley · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$25,333
+$6,477 vs Maine median
District size
199 students
Smaller than Maine median
Top-Rated Schools in Rsu 78
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangeley Lakes Regional School | 8.4 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rsu 78
Rsu 78 is a Rangeley, Maine school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 199 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. The district invests $25,333 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Rsu 78 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rangeley Lakes Regional School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Rsu 78 students show an average math proficiency of 53.9% and ELA proficiency of 66.2%.
District Map
Schools in Rsu 78, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rsu 78 with test data.
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Rangeley
- Total Enrollment
- 199
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rsu 78?
Rsu 78 has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rsu 78?
The average composite rating for Rsu 78 is 8.4/10. 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 78?
Rsu 78 spends $25,333 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rsu 78?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rsu 78 is 9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rsu 78?
Rangeley Lakes Regional School is the highest-rated school in Rsu 78 with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Rsu 78?
Across schools in Rsu 78 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.2%. 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
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.2%
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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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