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4 schools in RSU 51/MSAD 51

Maine · 2,235 students · 1 city

RSU 51/MSAD 51 (Maine) covers 4 public K-12 schools and approximately 2,235 students, averaging 559 per school.

4-year change in RSU 51/MSAD 51

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,235
+141 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How RSU 51/MSAD 51 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MaineIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,235#21 of 85#4,079 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#51 of 85N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.9:1#23 of 85#1,011 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
8.1%#84 of 85#8,005 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
17.0%#37 of 59#5,999 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside RSU 51/MSAD 51

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 2,044 to 2,235 students (up 9%) and from 180 to 206 full-time teachers (up 14%), 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
Mabel I Wilson SchoolCumberlandElementaryPK-03730
Greely High SchoolCumberlandHigh09-12615
Greely Middle SchoolCumberlandMiddle06-08515
Greely Middle School 4-5CumberlandElementary04-05375

About RSU 51/MSAD 51

As a sparse district in Maine, RSU 51/MSAD 51 hosts 2,235 students across 4 schools.

On the school-mix side, RSU 51/MSAD 51 is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in RSU 51/MSAD 51 is about 559, higher than the Maine average of roughly 293.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in RSU 51/MSAD 51 has increased 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,094 students to 2,235.

In the discussion threads here, the community for RSU 51/MSAD 51 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does RSU 51/MSAD 51 run?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,235 students in Maine.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RSU 51/MSAD 51?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in RSU 51/MSAD 51?
Mabel I Wilson School is the largest public school in RSU 51/MSAD 51 by enrollment, with approximately 730 students.
What grade levels does RSU 51/MSAD 51 serve?
RSU 51/MSAD 51 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.