District Overview
Located at 169 Main Street in Van Buren, Maine, Regional School Unit 88 / MSAD 24 is an active, traditional public school district serving the educational needs of its remote rural community. Operating three public schools, the district provides a complete academic continuum for families, offering instruction spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Set within Maine's northern frontier, the district plays a vital role in its local region by delivering accessible, continuous public education across all primary and secondary grade levels. Parents and researchers seeking further information can access administrative resources directly through the district's website at www.msad24.org.

Based on federal NCES data for the 2024–2025 school year, MSAD 24 serves a compact student body of 262 enrolled pupils, creating an environment well-suited for individualized instruction. To support this learner population, the district maintains a dedicated workforce totaling 114 full-time equivalent staff members. This staffing framework includes roughly 51 classroom teachers, 7 instructional aides, and nearly 56 specialized support personnel. With a high ratio of educators and support staff relative to its student enrollment, the district offers strong academic and developmental support for every student as they progress from early childhood education to high school graduation.
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Total Schools
262
Total Students
51.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RSU 88/MSAD 24
Demographic Student Count
White241
Hispanic4
Black12
Two or More1
American Indian4
  • White
    241 (92.0%)
  • Black
    12 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RSU 88/MSAD 24
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other1
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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:3
Students:262*
Teachers (FTE):51.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.1
Schools in RSU 88/MSAD 24
Found 3 Schools