Regional School Unit 12
Regional School Unit 12 is located in southwest Maine. Regional School Unit 12 has 217.84 square miles of land area and 14.77 square miles of water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Regional School Unit 12 population is 14,756. Regional School Unit 12 median household income is $50,852 in 2010-2014. Regional School Unit 12 median house value is $156,700 in 2010-2014. On average, Regional School Unit 12 is close to the state average in quality.
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(52 out of 118, top 44%)Regional School Unit 12 Map, Border, and Nearby Locations
665 Patricktown Rd
Jefferson ME, 04348, Lincoln County
Phone: 207-549-3261
Students and Teachers
| 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | |
| Total Students: | 1,901 | 1,956 | 1,942 | 1,993 | 2,042 |
| English Language Learner Students: | 12 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| Total Teachers: | NA | 141.20 | 142.31 | 146.60 | 167.80 |
| Prekindergarten: | NA | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kindergarten: | NA | 8.50 | 8.83 | 9.00 | 9.90 |
| Elementary: | NA | 109.48 | 108.26 | 112.10 | 125.00 |
| Secondary: | NA | 23.22 | 25.22 | 25.50 | 32.90 |
| Ungraded: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Other Staff: | 210.04 | 207.72 | 308.60 | 197.80 | 243.80 |
| Instructional Aides: | 68.69 | 71.06 | 127.80 | 63.50 | 70.40 |
| Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors: | 1.65 | 1.93 | 0.00 | 2.70 | 3.40 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 1.86 | 3.81 | 9.60 | 3.80 | 4.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | NA | NA | NA | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | NA | NA | NA | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Other Guidance Counselors: | 1.86 | 3.81 | 9.60 | NA | NA |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Library/Media Support: | 4.64 | 5.57 | 9.20 | 5.80 | 6.50 |
| District Administrators: | 4.51 | 6.13 | 0.00 | 5.70 | 7.90 |
| District Administrative Support: | 9.55 | 9.23 | NA | 8.80 | 13.80 |
| School Administrators: | 8.21 | 7.26 | 14.80 | 8.50 | 10.40 |
| School Administrative Support: | 12.81 | 12.73 | NA | 14.50 | 21.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 15.48 | 14.93 | 15.00 | 18.10 | 21.40 |
| Other Support Services: | 81.64 | 74.07 | 130.20 | 65.40 | 83.80 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio: | NA | 13.85 | 13.65 | 13.59 | 12.17 |
Schools
| Chelsea Elementary School |  | Prekindergarten to Grade 8 | 566 Togus Rd, Augusta ME 04330 |
| Palermo Consolidated School |  | Kindergarten to Grade 8 | 501 Route 3, Palermo ME 04354 |
| Whitefield Elementary School |  | Kindergarten to Grade 8 | 164 Grand Army Rd, Whitefield ME 04353 |
| Windsor Elementary School |  | Prekindergarten to Grade 8 | 366 Ridge Rd, Windsor ME 04363 |
| Wiscasset High School |  | Grade 9 to Grade 12 | 272 Gardiner Rd, Wiscasset ME 04578 |
| Wiscasset Middle School | | Grade 5 to Grade 8 | 83 Federal St, Wiscasset ME 04578 |
| Wiscasset Primary School | | Prekindergarten to Grade 4 | 146 Gardiner Rd, Wiscasset ME 04578 |
Test Performance
| Year | Test | Grade | Measurement | Score | State Average |
| MHSA Test | |||||
| 2010 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 40% | 46% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 46% | 49% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 44% | 46% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 49% | 48% |
| 2010 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 41% | 48% |
| 2011 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 42% | 50% |
| 2012 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 49% | 47% |
| 2013 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 50% | 48% |
| 2010 | Science | End of course | % met std | 34% | 41% |
| 2011 | Science | End of course | % met std | 37% | 44% |
| 2012 | Science | End of course | % met std | 46% | 45% |
| 2013 | Science | End of course | % met std | 50% | 41% |
| 2010 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 47% | 47% |
| 2011 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 42% | 45% |
| 2012 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 48% | 47% |
| 2013 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 45% | 44% |
| NECAP Test | |||||
| 2010 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 57% | 62% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 47% | 61% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 65% | 64% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 58% | 62% |
| 2010 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 75% | 73% |
| 2011 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 63% | 69% |
| 2012 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 77% | 72% |
| 2013 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 65% | 68% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 50% | 62% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 53% | 60% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 61% | 66% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 67% | 66% |
| 2010 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 61% | 67% |
| 2011 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 68% | 68% |
| 2012 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 71% | 70% |
| 2013 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 76% | 69% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 56% | 64% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 49% | 60% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 66% | 64% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 48% | 62% |
| 2010 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 64% | 72% |
| 2011 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 60% | 70% |
| 2012 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 67% | 68% |
| 2013 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 63% | 71% |
| 2011 | Writing | 5th Grade | % met std | 30% | 43% |
| 2012 | Writing | 5th Grade | % met std | 46% | 41% |
| 2013 | Writing | 5th Grade | % met std | 38% | 45% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 57% | 63% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 64% | 63% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 49% | 65% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 67% | 64% |
| 2010 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 60% | 69% |
| 2011 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 73% | 72% |
| 2012 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 56% | 72% |
| 2013 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 77% | 71% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 53% | 60% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 56% | 58% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 65% | 61% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 51% | 59% |
| 2010 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 59% | 68% |
| 2011 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 69% | 66% |
| 2012 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 73% | 70% |
| 2013 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 66% | 69% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 55% | 59% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 60% | 59% |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 60% | 60% |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 68% | 61% |
| 2010 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 68% | 69% |
| 2011 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 72% | 73% |
| 2012 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 81% | 77% |
| 2013 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 78% | 76% |
| 2011 | Writing | 8th Grade | % met std | 57% | 53% |
| 2012 | Writing | 8th Grade | % met std | 60% | 51% |
| 2013 | Writing | 8th Grade | % met std | 50% | 58% |
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School District Fiscal Information
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||
| Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | |
| Total Revenue: | $29,459,000 | $15,169 | $30,586,000 | $15,347 | $30,341,000 | $14,858 | |||
| Federal: | $2,200,000 | $1,133 | 7.5% | $3,481,000 | $1,747 | 11.4% | $2,387,000 | $1,169 | 7.9% |
| State: | $12,556,000 | $6,465 | 42.6% | $12,617,000 | $6,331 | 41.3% | $13,546,000 | $6,634 | 44.6% |
| Local: | $14,703,000 | $7,571 | 49.9% | $14,488,000 | $7,269 | 47.4% | $14,408,000 | $7,056 | 47.5% |
| Total Expenditures: | $33,060,000 | $17,024 | $38,083,000 | $19,108 | $30,296,000 | $14,836 | |||
| Total Current Expenditures: | $22,857,000 | $11,770 | $23,699,000 | $11,891 | $22,794,000 | $11,163 | |||
| Instructional Expenditures: | $12,721,000 | $6,550 | 55.7% | $13,130,000 | $6,588 | 55.4% | $13,643,000 | $6,681 | 59.9% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $2,801,000 | $1,442 | 12.3% | $2,467,000 | $1,238 | 10.4% | $2,451,000 | $1,200 | 10.8% |
| Administration: | $2,831,000 | $1,458 | 12.4% | $3,187,000 | $1,599 | 13.4% | $2,497,000 | $1,223 | 11.0% |
| Operations, Food, Other: | $4,504,000 | $2,319 | 19.7% | $4,915,000 | $2,466 | 20.7% | $4,203,000 | $2,058 | 18.4% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $4,460,000 | $2,297 | $8,666,000 | $4,348 | $1,332,000 | $652 | |||
| Construction: | $3,899,000 | $2,008 | $8,288,000 | $4,159 | $675,000 | $331 | |||
| Total Other: | $410,000 | $211 | $367,000 | $184 | $378,000 | $185 | |||
| Interest on Debt: | $972,000 | $501 | $216,000 | $108 | $291,000 | $143 | |||
| Total Salary: | $14,292,000 | $7,359 | $14,003,000 | $7,026 | $14,132,000 | $6,921 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Salary: | $8,742,000 | $4,502 | 61.2% | $9,023,000 | $4,527 | 64.4% | $9,096,000 | $4,454 | 64.4% |
| Other Salary: | $5,550,000 | $2,858 | 38.8% | $4,980,000 | $2,499 | 35.6% | $5,036,000 | $2,466 | 35.6% |
| Total Benefit: | $5,481,000 | $2,822 | $5,732,000 | $2,876 | $5,631,000 | $2,758 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Benefit: | $3,626,000 | $1,867 | 66.2% | $3,868,000 | $1,941 | 67.5% | $3,830,000 | $1,876 | 68.0% |
| Other Benefit: | $1,855,000 | $955 | 33.8% | $1,864,000 | $935 | 32.5% | $1,801,000 | $882 | 32.0% |
* Regional School Unit 12 was rated 3 out of 5 by USA.com. The ranking was calculated based on publically available historical Math and English performance data.