District Overview
Serving a distant rural community within the broader Bangor metropolitan area, RSU 87/MSAD 23 is an active, traditional public school district centered at 44 Plymouth Road in Carmel, Maine. As a standard, non-charter district, it manages three operational schools structured to support comprehensive academic pathways ranging from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently serves a student body of 584 children across its early childhood, elementary, and middle school grades, delivering focused public education designed to meet the unique needs of its local towns.

To support these learners, RSU 87/MSAD 23 maintains a substantial staffing footprint comprising roughly 259 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes approximately 104 FTE teachers, 20 FTE instructional aides, and 135 support staff members, providing a strong ratio of educators and operational personnel to the 275 female and 309 male students enrolled. Families and researchers interested in learning more about the district's offerings can visit their official website at www.rsu87.org or reach administrative staff by phone at (207) 848-5173.
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Total Schools
584
Total Students
104.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RSU 87/MSAD 23
Demographic Student Count
White548
Hispanic6
Black2
Asian1
Two or More26
American Indian1
  • White
    548 (93.8%)
  • Two or More
    26 (4.5%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.0%)
  • Black
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RSU 87/MSAD 23
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:584*
Teachers (FTE):104.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in RSU 87/MSAD 23
Found 3 Schools