C
Regional School Unit 23
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Old Orchard Beach.
Students
614
Schools
3
Spent per student
$27,561
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
37%
What stands out about Regional School Unit 23
- School Grade C: better than 29% of Maine districts
- Reading / language arts 5 pts below the state
- Spends 34% more per student than the ME average
- 9 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 6.5% since 2020
Test scores vs. ME
2020–21Math proficiency78%
State average 81.3%
Reading / language arts80%
State average 85%
Graduation rate (4-year)84%
State average 86.8%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$27,561 per student · 34% above ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 56%Support & administration 39%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 74%State 19%Federal 7%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
657’20
625’21
666’22
639’23
614’24
Down 6.5% since 2020.
Students
White 83%Hispanic 5%Black 5%Two or more races 4%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.