How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Portland Public Schools | RSU 86/MSAD 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Portland, Maine | Fort Fairfield, Maine |
| Total Enrollment | 6,476 | 482 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Portland Public Schools | RSU 86/MSAD 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,987 | $17,770 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.7% | 15.5% |
| State Revenue | 23.3% | 57.7% |
| Local Revenue | 68.1% | 26.8% |
Portland Public Schools
Federal State Local
RSU 86/MSAD 20
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Portland Public Schools | RSU 86/MSAD 20 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.0% | 94.0% |
| African American | 26.7% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.5% | 45.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Portland Public Schools | RSU 86/MSAD 20 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 29 | — |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 239.5:1 | 238:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.9% | 48.0% |
School Types
Portland Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
RSU 86/MSAD 20
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.