District Overview
Located at 1020 Sacarap Road in Harrington, Maine, Regional School Unit 37 / Maine School Administrative District 37 (RSU 37/MSAD 37) is an active, traditional public school district serving rural, remote communities in the Downeast region. Operating four public schools, the district provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. According to federal education data for the 2024–2025 school year, RSU 37 serves a total student body of 631 learners, including 302 female and 329 male students. As a non-charter district operating independently of a supervisory union, RSU 37 serves as a central educational hub for its surrounding towns, offering consistent academic programming tailored to the needs of its rural population.

To ensure small class sizes and personalized attention, the district is backed by a robust and dedicated professional workforce. RSU 37 employs approximately 282 total full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, including nearly 117 FTE teachers, 34 instructional aides, and over 131 support personnel. This generous staffing footprint results in a highly favorable student-to-teacher ratio, allowing educators to foster close-knit learning environments and targeted instructional support from early childhood through high school graduation. For parents, prospective families, and researchers interested in exploring the district further, RSU 37 can be reached at (207) 483-2734 or online via its official website at www.msad37.me.
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Total Schools
631
Total Students
116.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RSU 37/MSAD 37
Demographic Student Count
White511
Hispanic97
Black6
Asian2
Two or More14
American Indian1
  • White
    511 (81.0%)
  • Hispanic
    97 (15.4%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.2%)
  • Black
    6 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RSU 37/MSAD 37
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle0
High1
Other0
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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:4
Students:631*
Teachers (FTE):116.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4
Schools in RSU 37/MSAD 37
Found 4 Schools