Regional School Unit 23
Regional School Unit 23 is located in southwest Maine. Regional School Unit 23 has 63.79 square miles of land area and 29.91 square miles of water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Regional School Unit 23 population is 29,425. Regional School Unit 23 median household income is $49,980 in 2010-2014. Regional School Unit 23 median house value is $222,000 in 2010-2014. On average, Regional School Unit 23 is better than the state average in quality.
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Regional School Unit 23 Map, Border, and Nearby Locations
90 Beach St
Saco ME, 04072, York County
Phone: 207-284-4505
Students and Teachers
| 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | |
| Total Students: | 3,972 | 4,049 | 4,053 | 4,065 | 4,170 |
| English Language Learner Students: | 49 | 74 | 58 | 66 | 66 |
| Total Teachers: | 179.27 | 265.47 | 246.76 | 246.70 | 245.10 |
| Prekindergarten: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 11.34 | 12.94 | 14.40 | 15.40 | 18.30 |
| Elementary: | 157.26 | 212.95 | 199.60 | 201.60 | 200.10 |
| Secondary: | 10.67 | 39.58 | 32.76 | 29.70 | 26.70 |
| Ungraded: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Other Staff: | 294.18 | 296.60 | 304.70 | 250.70 | 278.70 |
| Instructional Aides: | 106.70 | 110.15 | 87.40 | 85.00 | 76.50 |
| Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors: | 3.00 | 3.64 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 2.90 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 10.47 | 10.66 | 18.20 | 9.80 | 8.90 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | NA | NA | NA | 8.20 | 7.30 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | NA | NA | NA | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Other Guidance Counselors: | 10.47 | 10.66 | 18.20 | NA | NA |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 4.00 | 3.47 | 3.80 | 1.90 | 2.80 |
| Library/Media Support: | 4.71 | 4.14 | 10.00 | 5.40 | 5.90 |
| District Administrators: | 7.00 | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 | 9.70 |
| District Administrative Support: | 9.00 | 12.82 | NA | 13.20 | 18.60 |
| School Administrators: | 13.00 | 12.14 | 24.00 | 13.00 | 19.50 |
| School Administrative Support: | 16.85 | 18.43 | NA | 16.50 | 18.30 |
| Student Support Services: | 31.22 | 30.66 | 37.20 | 26.50 | 25.20 |
| Other Support Services: | 88.23 | 83.49 | 124.10 | 70.40 | 90.40 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio: | 22.16 | 15.25 | 16.42 | 16.48 | 17.01 |
Schools
| C K Burns School |  | Grade 3 to Grade 5 | 135 Middle St, Saco ME 04072 |
| Dayton Consolidated School | | Kindergarten to Grade 5 | 21 Clarks Mills Rd, Biddeford ME 04005 |
| Governor John Fairfield School | Kindergarten to Grade 2 | 75 Beach St, Saco ME 04072 | |
| Jameson Elementary School | | Kindergarten to Grade 3 | 28 Jameson Hill Rd, Old Orchard Beach ME 04064 |
| Loranger Middle School | | Grade 4 to Grade 8 | 148 Saco Ave, Old Orchard Beach ME 04064 |
| Old Orchard Beach High School |  | Grade 9 to Grade 12 | 40 East Emerson Cummings Blvd, Old Orchard Beach ME 04064 |
| Saco Middle School |  | Grade 6 to Grade 8 | 40 Buxton Rd, Saco ME 04072 |
| Saco Transition Program | Grade 9 to Grade 12 | 80 Common St Bldg 2, Saco ME 04072 | |
| Young School | Kindergarten to Grade 2 | 36 Tasker St, Saco ME 04072 |
Test Performance
| Year | Test | Grade | Measurement | Score | State Average |
| MHSA Test | |||||
| 2010 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 45% | 46% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 52% | 49% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 52% | 46% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 46% | 48% |
| 2010 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 43% | 48% |
| 2011 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 48% | 50% |
| 2012 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 53% | 47% |
| 2013 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 47% | 48% |
| 2010 | Science | End of course | % met std | 37% | 41% |
| 2011 | Science | End of course | % met std | 40% | 44% |
| 2012 | Science | End of course | % met std | 48% | 45% |
| 2013 | Science | End of course | % met std | 37% | 41% |
| 2010 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 43% | 47% |
| 2011 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 43% | 45% |
| 2012 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 51% | 47% |
| 2013 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 41% | 44% |
| NECAP Test | |||||
| 2010 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 49% | 62% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 56% | 61% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 69% | 64% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 65% | 62% |
| 2010 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 72% | 73% |
| 2011 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 67% | 69% |
| 2012 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 76% | 72% |
| 2013 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 72% | 68% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 64% | 62% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 62% | 60% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 62% | 66% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 71% | 66% |
| 2010 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 70% | 67% |
| 2011 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 68% | 68% |
| 2012 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 67% | 70% |
| 2013 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 74% | 69% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 53% | 64% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 61% | 60% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 69% | 64% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 54% | 62% |
| 2010 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 75% | 72% |
| 2011 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 65% | 70% |
| 2012 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 73% | 68% |
| 2013 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 70% | 71% |
| 2011 | Writing | 5th Grade | % met std | 33% | 43% |
| 2012 | Writing | 5th Grade | % met std | 38% | 41% |
| 2013 | Writing | 5th Grade | % met std | 33% | 45% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 56% | 63% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 64% | 63% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 67% | 65% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 69% | 64% |
| 2010 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 68% | 69% |
| 2011 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 72% | 72% |
| 2012 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 71% | 72% |
| 2013 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 81% | 71% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 51% | 60% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 55% | 58% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 58% | 61% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 58% | 59% |
| 2010 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 67% | 68% |
| 2011 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 65% | 66% |
| 2012 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 71% | 70% |
| 2013 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 70% | 69% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 54% | 59% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 52% | 59% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 56% | 60% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 58% | 61% |
| 2010 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 64% | 69% |
| 2011 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 71% | 73% |
| 2012 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 76% | 77% |
| 2013 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 72% | 76% |
| 2011 | Writing | 8th Grade | % met std | 53% | 53% |
| 2012 | Writing | 8th Grade | % met std | 46% | 51% |
| 2013 | Writing | 8th Grade | % met std | 58% | 58% |
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School District Fiscal Information
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||
| Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | |
| Total Revenue: | $46,977,000 | $11,591 | $49,525,000 | $12,183 | $49,710,000 | $11,921 | |||
| Federal: | $3,899,000 | $962 | 8.3% | $4,638,000 | $1,141 | 9.4% | $5,962,000 | $1,430 | 12.0% |
| State: | $15,224,000 | $3,756 | 32.4% | $16,158,000 | $3,975 | 32.6% | $14,867,000 | $3,565 | 29.9% |
| Local: | $27,854,000 | $6,872 | 59.3% | $28,729,000 | $7,067 | 58.0% | $28,881,000 | $6,926 | 58.1% |
| Total Expenditures: | $49,593,000 | $12,236 | $50,182,000 | $12,345 | $48,707,000 | $11,680 | |||
| Total Current Expenditures: | $37,598,000 | $9,277 | $38,656,000 | $9,509 | $37,061,000 | $8,888 | |||
| Instructional Expenditures: | $21,471,000 | $5,298 | 57.1% | $22,415,000 | $5,514 | 58.0% | $20,770,000 | $4,981 | 56.0% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $4,320,000 | $1,066 | 11.5% | $4,463,000 | $1,098 | 11.5% | $4,509,000 | $1,081 | 12.2% |
| Administration: | $4,847,000 | $1,196 | 12.9% | $5,127,000 | $1,261 | 13.3% | $4,914,000 | $1,178 | 13.3% |
| Operations, Food, Other: | $6,960,000 | $1,717 | 18.5% | $6,651,000 | $1,636 | 17.2% | $6,868,000 | $1,647 | 18.5% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $424,000 | $105 | $190,000 | $47 | $687,000 | $165 | |||
| Construction: | $293,000 | $72 | $0 | $0 | $203,000 | $49 | |||
| Total Other: | $448,000 | $111 | $389,000 | $96 | $370,000 | $89 | |||
| Interest on Debt: | $244,000 | $60 | $202,000 | $50 | $263,000 | $63 | |||
| Total Salary: | $23,126,000 | $5,706 | $23,273,000 | $5,725 | $21,649,000 | $5,192 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Salary: | $15,107,000 | $3,727 | 65.3% | $15,391,000 | $3,786 | 66.1% | $14,183,000 | $3,401 | 65.5% |
| Other Salary: | $8,019,000 | $1,979 | 34.7% | $7,882,000 | $1,939 | 33.9% | $7,466,000 | $1,790 | 34.5% |
| Total Benefit: | $9,171,000 | $2,263 | $9,804,000 | $2,412 | $8,986,000 | $2,155 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Benefit: | $6,273,000 | $1,548 | 68.4% | $6,797,000 | $1,672 | 69.3% | $6,102,000 | $1,463 | 67.9% |
| Other Benefit: | $2,898,000 | $715 | 31.6% | $3,007,000 | $740 | 30.7% | $2,884,000 | $692 | 32.1% |
* Regional School Unit 23 was rated 3.5 out of 5 by USA.com. The ranking was calculated based on publically available historical Math and English performance data.