Regional School Unit 05
Regional School Unit 05 is located in southwest Maine. Regional School Unit 05 has 95.84 square miles of land area and 12.54 square miles of water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Regional School Unit 05 population is 13,441. Regional School Unit 05 median household income is $69,938 in 2010-2014. Regional School Unit 05 median house value is $240,300 in 2010-2014. On average, Regional School Unit 05 is much better than the state average in quality.
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Regional School Unit 05 Map, Border, and Nearby Locations
17 West St
Freeport ME, 04032, Cumberland County
Phone: 207-865-0928
Students and Teachers
| 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | |
| Total Students: | 1,933 | 1,984 | 1,931 | 1,931 | 1,853 |
| English Language Learner Students: | 22 | 35 | 19 | 19 | 22 |
| Total Teachers: | 159.17 | 159.73 | 155.92 | 150.20 | 151.50 |
| Prekindergarten: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 9.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 9.00 | 8.00 |
| Elementary: | 106.08 | 101.80 | 102.49 | 100.40 | 100.50 |
| Secondary: | 44.09 | 47.93 | 43.43 | 40.80 | 43.00 |
| Ungraded: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Other Staff: | 170.98 | 161.48 | 235.00 | 170.90 | 193.50 |
| Instructional Aides: | 47.30 | 49.43 | 84.80 | 59.40 | 61.30 |
| Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors: | 3.66 | 4.91 | 0.60 | 4.40 | 1.80 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 7.34 | 6.25 | 11.80 | 5.10 | 5.10 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | NA | NA | NA | 2.60 | 2.70 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | NA | NA | NA | 2.50 | 2.40 |
| Other Guidance Counselors: | 7.34 | 6.25 | 11.80 | NA | NA |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 4.00 | 4.00 | 8.00 | 4.00 | 3.80 |
| Library/Media Support: | 2.99 | 2.81 | 5.40 | 2.70 | 3.60 |
| District Administrators: | 5.00 | 6.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 | 6.80 |
| District Administrative Support: | 7.95 | 7.46 | NA | 6.20 | 7.80 |
| School Administrators: | 9.00 | 7.00 | 14.00 | 8.60 | 11.90 |
| School Administrative Support: | 12.76 | 9.93 | NA | 13.70 | 17.60 |
| Student Support Services: | 19.56 | 15.63 | 21.00 | 18.70 | 18.20 |
| Other Support Services: | 51.42 | 48.06 | 89.40 | 45.10 | 55.60 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio: | 12.14 | 12.42 | 12.38 | 12.86 | 12.23 |
Schools
| Durham Community School |  | Kindergarten to Grade 8 | 654 Hallowell Rd, Durham ME 04222 |
| Freeport High School |  | Grade 9 to Grade 12 | 30 Holbrook St, Freeport ME 04032 |
| Freeport Middle School | | Grade 6 to Grade 8 | 19 Kendall Ln, Freeport ME 04032 |
| Mast Landing School | | Grade 3 to Grade 5 | 20 Mollymauk Ln, Freeport ME 04032 |
| Morse Street School | Prekindergarten to Grade 2 | 21 Morse St, Freeport ME 04032 | |
| Pownal Elementary School | | Prekindergarten to Grade 5 | 587 Elmwood Rd, Pownal ME 04069 |
Test Performance
| Year | Test | Grade | Measurement | Score | State Average |
| MHSA Test | |||||
| 2010 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 49% | 46% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 57% | 49% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 47% | 46% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 57% | 48% |
| 2010 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 58% | 48% |
| 2011 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 59% | 50% |
| 2012 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 57% | 47% |
| 2013 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 60% | 48% |
| 2010 | Science | End of course | % met std | 53% | 41% |
| 2011 | Science | End of course | % met std | 51% | 44% |
| 2012 | Science | End of course | % met std | 49% | 45% |
| 2013 | Science | End of course | % met std | 48% | 41% |
| 2010 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 57% | 47% |
| 2011 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 57% | 45% |
| 2012 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 53% | 47% |
| 2013 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 53% | 44% |
| NECAP Test | |||||
| 2010 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 68% | 62% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 79% | 61% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 70% | 64% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 76% | 62% |
| 2010 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 80% | 73% |
| 2011 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 76% | 69% |
| 2012 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 80% | 72% |
| 2013 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 75% | 68% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 67% | 62% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 64% | 60% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 76% | 66% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 68% | 66% |
| 2010 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 73% | 67% |
| 2011 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 77% | 68% |
| 2012 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 74% | 70% |
| 2013 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 74% | 69% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 79% | 64% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 76% | 60% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 73% | 64% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 78% | 62% |
| 2010 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 80% | 72% |
| 2011 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 78% | 70% |
| 2012 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 70% | 68% |
| 2013 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 81% | 71% |
| 2011 | Writing | 5th Grade | % met std | 53% | 43% |
| 2012 | Writing | 5th Grade | % met std | 38% | 41% |
| 2013 | Writing | 5th Grade | % met std | 52% | 45% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 68% | 63% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 72% | 63% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 75% | 65% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 69% | 64% |
| 2010 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 70% | 69% |
| 2011 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 76% | 72% |
| 2012 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 83% | 72% |
| 2013 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 75% | 71% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 71% | 60% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 57% | 58% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 69% | 61% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 77% | 59% |
| 2010 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 73% | 68% |
| 2011 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 75% | 66% |
| 2012 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 74% | 70% |
| 2013 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 81% | 69% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 72% | 59% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 71% | 59% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 64% | 60% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 72% | 61% |
| 2010 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 77% | 69% |
| 2011 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 87% | 73% |
| 2012 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 85% | 77% |
| 2013 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 81% | 76% |
| 2011 | Writing | 8th Grade | % met std | 76% | 53% |
| 2012 | Writing | 8th Grade | % met std | 65% | 51% |
| 2013 | Writing | 8th Grade | % met std | 74% | 58% |
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School District Fiscal Information
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||
| Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | |
| Total Revenue: | $27,284,000 | $14,129 | $28,136,000 | $14,571 | $27,049,000 | $14,597 | |||
| Federal: | $959,000 | $497 | 3.5% | $1,582,000 | $819 | 5.6% | $1,834,000 | $990 | 6.8% |
| State: | $6,906,000 | $3,576 | 25.3% | $7,251,000 | $3,755 | 25.8% | $5,884,000 | $3,175 | 21.8% |
| Local: | $19,419,000 | $10,056 | 71.2% | $19,303,000 | $9,996 | 68.6% | $19,331,000 | $10,432 | 71.5% |
| Total Expenditures: | $26,319,000 | $13,630 | $27,960,000 | $14,480 | $36,900,000 | $19,914 | |||
| Total Current Expenditures: | $23,277,000 | $12,054 | $23,814,000 | $12,332 | $21,552,000 | $11,631 | |||
| Instructional Expenditures: | $13,807,000 | $7,150 | 59.3% | $13,866,000 | $7,181 | 58.2% | $12,990,000 | $7,010 | 60.3% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $3,167,000 | $1,640 | 13.6% | $2,946,000 | $1,526 | 12.4% | $2,672,000 | $1,442 | 12.4% |
| Administration: | $2,308,000 | $1,195 | 9.9% | $2,282,000 | $1,182 | 9.6% | $2,273,000 | $1,227 | 10.5% |
| Operations, Food, Other: | $3,995,000 | $2,069 | 17.2% | $4,720,000 | $2,444 | 19.8% | $3,617,000 | $1,952 | 16.8% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $301,000 | $156 | $1,172,000 | $607 | $12,234,000 | $6,602 | |||
| Construction: | $0 | $0 | $947,000 | $490 | $11,880,000 | $6,411 | |||
| Total Other: | $837,000 | $433 | $909,000 | $471 | $815,000 | $440 | |||
| Interest on Debt: | $825,000 | $427 | $780,000 | $404 | $727,000 | $392 | |||
| Total Salary: | $14,945,000 | $7,740 | $14,323,000 | $7,417 | $13,665,000 | $7,375 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Salary: | $9,661,000 | $5,003 | 64.6% | $9,188,000 | $4,758 | 64.1% | $8,953,000 | $4,832 | 65.5% |
| Other Salary: | $5,284,000 | $2,736 | 35.4% | $5,135,000 | $2,659 | 35.9% | $4,712,000 | $2,543 | 34.5% |
| Total Benefit: | $5,626,000 | $2,914 | $6,070,000 | $3,143 | $5,452,000 | $2,942 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Benefit: | $3,542,000 | $1,834 | 63.0% | $3,789,000 | $1,962 | 62.4% | $3,546,000 | $1,914 | 65.0% |
| Other Benefit: | $2,084,000 | $1,079 | 37.0% | $2,281,000 | $1,181 | 37.6% | $1,906,000 | $1,029 | 35.0% |
* Regional School Unit 05 was rated 4.5 out of 5 by USA.com. The ranking was calculated based on publically available historical Math and English performance data.