RSU 68/MSAD 68

Dover-Foxcroft, Maine — 2 schools

992
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,795
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

RSU 68/MSAD 68 operates 2 public schools serving 992 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 668 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Piscataquis County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,795 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 38.0% local, 48.2% state, and 13.8% 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 $72,312 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #125 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 334:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.8% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School accounts for 53.1% of all RSU 68/MSAD 68 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means RSU 68/MSAD 68-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 68/MSAD 68 student-counselor ratio is 334:1 — 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 68/MSAD 68 is typically wider than the RSU 68/MSAD 68-aggregate figure suggests.

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

RSU 68/MSAD 68 chronic absenteeism rate is 19.9% — 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 68/MSAD 68 is typically wider than the RSU 68/MSAD 68-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.8%
Federal
48.2%
State
38.0%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
125 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$978
Studio/mo
$1,081
1 BR/mo
$1,419
2 BR/mo
$1,701
3 BR/mo
$1,879
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,312
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 2 schools in RSU 68/MSAD 68.

White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 3.7%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

334:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in RSU 68/MSAD 68

School Enrollment
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School
355
Se Do Mo Cha Middle School
313

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in RSU 68/MSAD 68?

RSU 68/MSAD 68 has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 992 students.

How much does RSU 68/MSAD 68 spend per student?

RSU 68/MSAD 68 spends $14,795 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #125 in Maine.

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 68/MSAD 68?

The average teacher salary in RSU 68/MSAD 68 is $72,312 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near RSU 68/MSAD 68?

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

What is the demographic composition of RSU 68/MSAD 68?

RSU 68/MSAD 68 students are 91.8% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for RSU 68/MSAD 68?

RSU 68/MSAD 68 has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #125 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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