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2 schools in RSU 42/MSAD 42

Maine · 333 students · 1 city

RSU 42/MSAD 42 has 2 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 333 Maine students across 1 elementary and 1 high.

4-year change in RSU 42/MSAD 42

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
333
-49 (-13%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside RSU 42/MSAD 42

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 412 to 333 students (down 19%) and from 41 to 36 full-time teachers (down 12%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Fort Street SchoolMars HillElementaryPK-06176
Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H SMars HillHigh07-12157

About RSU 42/MSAD 42

Across 2 schools, RSU 42/MSAD 42 instructs about 333 students in Maine. By footprint it is a small district.

For a sense of the school types, RSU 42/MSAD 42 comprises 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in RSU 42/MSAD 42 is about 167, lower than the Maine average of roughly 293.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 13%: 382 students in SY 2020-21 versus 333 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for RSU 42/MSAD 42 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does RSU 42/MSAD 42 run?
RSU 42/MSAD 42 has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 333 students in Maine.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RSU 42/MSAD 42?
RSU 42/MSAD 42 includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in RSU 42/MSAD 42?
Fort Street School is the largest public school in RSU 42/MSAD 42 by enrollment, with approximately 176 students.
What grade levels does RSU 42/MSAD 42 serve?
RSU 42/MSAD 42 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.