RSU 06/MSAD 06

RSU 06/MSAD 06 is a rural district in Cumberland County, Maine, serving 3,297 students across 8 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 12.0:1. The district experienced a modest 1.2% enrollment decline from the prior year, with 274 teachers supporting the student population.

Academically, RSU 06/MSAD 06 performs below state averages across measured indicators. Math proficiency stands at 41.4% compared to the state average of 50.0%, while reading proficiency is 60.0% versus 64.2% statewide. The graduation rate of 83.7% trails the state average of 86.4% by 2.7 percentage points. Chronic absenteeism at 27.0% represents a notable challenge within the district.

The district operates with a total budget of $62.6 million, though per-pupil spending of $8,949 falls significantly below the state average of $12,106. Revenue composition shows reliance on local funding at 45.4%, supplemented by state support at 41.7% and federal funding at 12.9%. This funding structure reflects the district's rural location and suggests limited local tax capacity relative to state and federal resources.

The combination of below-average academic metrics, elevated chronic absenteeism, and per-pupil spending constraints indicates RSU 06/MSAD 06 operates with resource limitations that may impact instructional capacity and student outcomes compared to better-funded districts statewide.