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7 schools in RSU 57/MSAD 57

Maine · 2,867 students · 6 cities

RSU 57/MSAD 57 reports 7 public K-12 schools and approximately 2,867 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size of 410.

7-year change in RSU 57/MSAD 57

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,867
-147 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Massabesic High SchoolWaterboroHigh09-12867
Massabesic Middle SchoolEast WaterboroMiddle06-08619
Waterboro Elementary SchoolEast WaterboroElementaryPK-05547
Line ElementaryWest NewfieldElementaryPK-05261
Lyman Elementary SchoolLymanElementaryPK-05241
Alfred Elementary SchoolAlfredElementaryPK-05179
Shapleigh Memorial SchoolShapleighElementaryPK-05153

About RSU 57/MSAD 57

Across 7 schools, RSU 57/MSAD 57 hosts about 2,867 students in Maine. By footprint it is a mid-sized district.

For a sense of the school types, RSU 57/MSAD 57 is built around 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, RSU 57/MSAD 57 runs about 410 students per campus, 40% higher than the state mean of roughly 293.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 5%: 3,014 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,867 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 96% to 92% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for RSU 57/MSAD 57 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does RSU 57/MSAD 57 run?
RSU 57/MSAD 57 has 7 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,867 students in Maine.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RSU 57/MSAD 57?
RSU 57/MSAD 57 includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in RSU 57/MSAD 57?
Massabesic High School is the largest public school in RSU 57/MSAD 57 by enrollment, with approximately 867 students.
What grade levels does RSU 57/MSAD 57 serve?
RSU 57/MSAD 57 schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 7 campuses.
What cities does RSU 57/MSAD 57 serve?
RSU 57/MSAD 57 operates schools in Waterboro, East Waterboro, West Newfield, Lyman, Alfred, Shapleigh across Maine.