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6 schools in RSU 79/MSAD 01

Maine · 1,670 students · 2 cities

6 public K-12 schools operate under RSU 79/MSAD 01 in Maine, teaching roughly 1,670 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in RSU 79/MSAD 01

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,670
-36 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How RSU 79/MSAD 01 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MaineIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,670#39 of 85#5,063 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#42 of 85N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.1:1#84 of 85#4,527 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
53.4%#38 of 85#3,682 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
26.0%#18 of 59#5,173 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 79/MSAD 01

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 1,734 to 1,670 students (down 4%) and from 115 to 119 full-time teachers (up 3%), 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.

About RSU 79/MSAD 01

As a rural-scale district in Maine, RSU 79/MSAD 01 serves 1,670 students across 6 schools.

On the level-by-level breakdown, RSU 79/MSAD 01 covers 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in RSU 79/MSAD 01 has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,706 students to 1,670.

On allk12, the community for RSU 79/MSAD 01 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in RSU 79/MSAD 01?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 operates 6 public K-12 schools in Maine, serving approximately 1,670 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RSU 79/MSAD 01?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in RSU 79/MSAD 01?
Presque Isle High School is the largest public school in RSU 79/MSAD 01 by enrollment, with approximately 474 students.
What grade levels does RSU 79/MSAD 01 serve?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 6 schools.
What cities does RSU 79/MSAD 01 serve?
RSU 79/MSAD 01 operates schools in Presque Isle, Mapleton across Maine.