Rsu 79/msad 01 School District
School District · Presque Isle, Maine
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,687
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,687
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Rsu 79/msad 01?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rsu 79/msad 01 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.
Mapleton Elementary School
Mapleton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Presque Isle Middle School
Presque Isle · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Presque Isle High School
Presque Isle · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#77 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,969
$1,887 vs Maine median
District size
1,687 students
Larger than Maine median
The short answer
Rsu 79/msad 01 ranks #77 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Rsu 79/msad 01's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mapleton Elementary School (7.5/10), Presque Isle Middle School (6.3/10), and Presque Isle High School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rsu 79/msad 01
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mapleton Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Presque Isle Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Presque Isle High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Eva Hoyt Zippel School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rsu 79/msad 01
Rsu 79/msad 01 is a Presque Isle, Maine school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,687 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $16,969 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Rsu 79/msad 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mapleton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Rsu 79/msad 01 students show an average math proficiency of 57.4% and ELA proficiency of 64.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rsu 79/msad 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rsu 79/msad 01 with test data.
Schools in Rsu 79/msad 01
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Presque Isle
- Total Enrollment
- 1,687
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- District spending per student
- $16,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rsu 79/msad 01?
Rsu 79/msad 01 has 5 schools in total — 3 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 79/msad 01?
The average composite rating for Rsu 79/msad 01 is 5.5/10. 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 79/msad 01?
Rsu 79/msad 01's district-level spending was $16,969 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 79/msad 01?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rsu 79/msad 01 is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rsu 79/msad 01?
Mapleton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Rsu 79/msad 01 with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Rsu 79/msad 01?
Across schools in Rsu 79/msad 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rsu 79/msad 01 compare to other districts in Maine?
Rsu 79/msad 01 has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 5 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.8%
How we rate schools
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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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