RSU 57/MSAD 57

Regional School Unit 57 (MSAD 57) is an active, non-charter public school district centered at 86 West Road in Waterboro, Maine. Situated in a distant rural setting within the greater Portland-South Portland metropolitan region, the district operates seven primary campuses that deliver a complete educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving a total student population of 2,868 across its grade levels, RSU 57 provides a cohesive academic continuum designed to nurture young learners from early childhood through high school graduation.

To support its student body, the district relies on a substantial workforce comprising nearly 1,178 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is driven by approximately 477 FTE teachers and more than 80 FTE instructional aides, while a robust network of roughly 621 FTE support personnel oversees essential administrative, operational, and student care services. Reflected in the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, RSU 57 stands as a well-resourced educational pillar in southwestern Maine, offering strong institutional capacity and valuable opportunities for students, families, and academic researchers alike.