RSU 14

RSU 14 is a suburban school district in Cumberland County, Maine, serving 3,051 students across six schools: three elementary, two middle, and one high school. The district experienced a 2.1% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1 across its 253 teachers.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Reading proficiency at 64.4% slightly exceeds the state average of 64.2%, while math proficiency at 48.5% trails the state average of 50.0%. The graduation rate of 88.3% exceeds Maine's average of 86.4%. Chronic absenteeism stands at 17.7%, a metric worth monitoring for potential academic impact.

The district's financial position reflects below-average per-pupil spending at $9,564 compared to the state average of $12,106, despite a total budget of $61.1 million. Revenue composition shows heavy reliance on local funding at 56.2% of the budget, with 32.7% from state sources and 11.1% from federal sources. This funding structure is typical for Maine suburban districts but leaves RSU 14 dependent on local property tax revenue.

Overall, RSU 14 demonstrates modest academic performance with a graduation rate above state average, though modest enrollment decline and below-average per-pupil spending represent notable operational characteristics for the district.