ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­

RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District

357 Tuttle Road
Cumberland, ME 04021
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 481 students in RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public middle schools in Maine.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Middle School in RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 82%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
205 Schools
# Students
2,188 Students
54,742 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
5,171 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#13 out of 222 school districts
(Top 10%)
92%
82%
93%
84%
63%
37%
92%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.24
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
91%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,397 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,652 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,397
$21,600
Spending / Student
$19,652
$21,191

Best RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greely Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
351 Tuttle Road
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4815
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students

Recent Articles

Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools?
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in ME)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • : 93% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Quick Links