RSU 55/MSAD 55

Hiram, Maine — 3 schools

998
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$17,478
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

RSU 55/MSAD 55 operates 3 public schools serving 998 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 979 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oxford County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,478 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 44.4% local, 39.5% state, and 16.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $82,903 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #83 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 326.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.9% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Sacopee Valley Elementary School accounts for 37.2% of all RSU 55/MSAD 55 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means RSU 55/MSAD 55-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

RSU 55/MSAD 55 student-counselor ratio is 326:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within RSU 55/MSAD 55 is typically wider than the RSU 55/MSAD 55-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

RSU 55/MSAD 55 chronic absenteeism rate is 24.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within RSU 55/MSAD 55 is typically wider than the RSU 55/MSAD 55-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.1%
Federal
39.5%
State
44.4%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
83 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Oxford County county, where this district is located.

$893
Studio/mo
$989
1 BR/mo
$1,295
2 BR/mo
$1,801
3 BR/mo
$2,172
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$82,903
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in RSU 55/MSAD 55.

White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
326.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in RSU 55/MSAD 55

School Enrollment
Sacopee Valley Elementary School
364
Sacopee Valley Middle School
354
Sacopee Valley High Sch
261

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in RSU 55/MSAD 55?

RSU 55/MSAD 55 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 998 students.

How much does RSU 55/MSAD 55 spend per student?

RSU 55/MSAD 55 spends $17,478 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #83 in Maine.

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 55/MSAD 55?

The average teacher salary in RSU 55/MSAD 55 is $82,903 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near RSU 55/MSAD 55?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Oxford County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of RSU 55/MSAD 55?

RSU 55/MSAD 55 students are 92.9% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for RSU 55/MSAD 55?

RSU 55/MSAD 55 has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #83 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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