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3 schools in RSU 72/MSAD 72

Maine · 694 students · 3 cities

RSU 72/MSAD 72's footprint covers 3 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 694 (an average of 231 per school).

4-year change in RSU 72/MSAD 72

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
694
-31 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How RSU 72/MSAD 72 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MaineIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
694#72 of 85#8,277 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#73 of 85N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.9:1#24 of 85#1,012 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
66.1%#10 of 85#2,236 of 8,164
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 72/MSAD 72

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 709 to 694 students (down 2%) and from 68 to 64 full-time teachers (down 6%), 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
Molly Ockett SchoolFryeburgElementaryPK-08520
New Suncook SchoolLovellElementaryPK-0497
Brownfield Denmark Elementary SchoolDenmarkElementaryKG-0477

About RSU 72/MSAD 72

Across 3 schools, RSU 72/MSAD 72 serves about 694 students in Maine. By footprint it is a low-population district.

Average enrollment per school in RSU 72/MSAD 72 is about 231, lower than the Maine average of roughly 293.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 694 students, declined 4% from the 725 reported in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for RSU 72/MSAD 72 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does RSU 72/MSAD 72 run?
RSU 72/MSAD 72 has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 694 students in Maine.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RSU 72/MSAD 72?
RSU 72/MSAD 72 includes 3 elementary schools.
What is the largest school in RSU 72/MSAD 72?
Molly Ockett School is the largest public school in RSU 72/MSAD 72 by enrollment, with approximately 520 students.
What grade levels does RSU 72/MSAD 72 serve?
RSU 72/MSAD 72 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 3 schools.
What cities does RSU 72/MSAD 72 serve?
RSU 72/MSAD 72 operates schools in Fryeburg, Lovell, Denmark across Maine.