How do these districts compare?
| Metric | RSU 17/MSAD 17 | RSU 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | South Paris, Maine | Dyer Brook, Maine |
| Total Enrollment | 3,223 | 335 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11:1 |
Spending
| Metric | RSU 17/MSAD 17 | RSU 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,682 | $17,611 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.7% | 10.7% |
| State Revenue | 47.9% | 47.8% |
| Local Revenue | 45.4% | 41.5% |
RSU 17/MSAD 17
Federal State Local
RSU 50
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | RSU 17/MSAD 17 | RSU 50 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 92.9% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.3% | 48.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | RSU 17/MSAD 17 | RSU 50 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 383.7:1 | 170:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.2% | 29.4% |
School Types
RSU 17/MSAD 17
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
RSU 50
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.