Rsu 87/msad 23 School District
School District · Carmel, Maine
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,560
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,560
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Maine rank
#101 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,560
$1,296 vs Maine median
District size
606 students
Smaller than Maine median
About Rsu 87/msad 23
Rsu 87/msad 23 is a Carmel, Maine school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 606 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $17,560 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Rsu 87/msad 23 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Caravel Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Rsu 87/msad 23 students show an average math proficiency of 68.8% and ELA proficiency of 72.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Rsu 87/msad 23, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rsu 87/msad 23 with test data.
Schools in Rsu 87/msad 23
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Carmel
- Total Enrollment
- 606
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rsu 87/msad 23?
Rsu 87/msad 23 has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rsu 87/msad 23?
The average composite rating for Rsu 87/msad 23 is 4.9/10. 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 87/msad 23?
Rsu 87/msad 23 spends $17,560 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rsu 87/msad 23?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rsu 87/msad 23 is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rsu 87/msad 23?
Caravel Middle School is the highest-rated school in Rsu 87/msad 23 with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Rsu 87/msad 23?
Across schools in Rsu 87/msad 23 with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rsu 87/msad 23 compare to other districts in Maine?
Rsu 87/msad 23 has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 3 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Rsu 87/msad 23 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Portland Public Schools (17)
- Bangor Public Schools (10)
- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
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- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
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- Rsu 18 (8)
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- Augusta Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Sanford Public Schools (6)
- Scarborough Public Schools (6)
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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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