RSU 75/MSAD 75

Topsham, Maine — 7 schools

2,380
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$21,504
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

RSU 75/MSAD 75 operates 7 public schools serving 2,380 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,301 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sagadahoc County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,504 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 51.2% local, 43.7% state, and 5.1% 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 $102,652 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 #80 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (15 AP courses district-wide), a 254:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.8% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Mt Ararat High School accounts for 31.8% of all RSU 75/MSAD 75 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means RSU 75/MSAD 75-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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 75/MSAD 75 school enrollment varies 5.5× across entities

RSU 75/MSAD 75 school enrollment ranges from 132 students (lowest) to 732 students (highest), a spread of 600 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

RSU 75/MSAD 75 student-counselor ratio is 254:1 — 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 75/MSAD 75 is typically wider than the RSU 75/MSAD 75-aggregate figure suggests.

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

RSU 75/MSAD 75 chronic absenteeism rate is 17.1% — 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 75/MSAD 75 is typically wider than the RSU 75/MSAD 75-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.1%
Federal
43.7%
State
51.2%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
80 / 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 Sagadahoc County county, where this district is located.

$1,105
Studio/mo
$1,264
1 BR/mo
$1,577
2 BR/mo
$2,193
3 BR/mo
$2,645
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$102,652
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 7 schools in RSU 75/MSAD 75.

White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
15 AP courses total
254:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in RSU 75/MSAD 75

School Enrollment
Mt Ararat High School
732
Mt Ararat Middle School
533
Woodside Elementary School
294
Williams-Cone School
224
Bowdoin Central School
194
Bowdoinham Community School
192
Harpswell Community School
132

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in RSU 75/MSAD 75?

RSU 75/MSAD 75 has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,380 students.

How much does RSU 75/MSAD 75 spend per student?

RSU 75/MSAD 75 spends $21,504 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #80 in Maine.

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 75/MSAD 75?

The average teacher salary in RSU 75/MSAD 75 is $102,652 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near RSU 75/MSAD 75?

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

What is the demographic composition of RSU 75/MSAD 75?

RSU 75/MSAD 75 students are 90.8% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 1.0% African American, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for RSU 75/MSAD 75?

RSU 75/MSAD 75 has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #80 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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