Top Rankings
RSU 02 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,436 students in RSU 02 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
51爆料s in RSU 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
599 Schools
# Students
1,436 Students
167,601 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
15,305 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
RSU 02 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.26
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,265 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
5,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
25 Students
8,330 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,300 Students
143,450 Students
% White Students
91%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
6,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
6,349
# Students in K Grade:
98
11,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
121
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
115
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
112
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,709 is higher than the state median of $21,583. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,338 is higher than the state median of $21,174. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,709
$21,583
Spending / Student
$25,338
$21,174
Best RSU 02 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hall-dale Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26 Garden Lane
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Hall-dale Middle And High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
97 Maple St
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Grades: 6-12
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Monmouth Memorial School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Academy Rd
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-9002
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-9002
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Dresden Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Cedar Grove Road
Dresden, ME 04342
(207) 737-2559
Dresden, ME 04342
(207) 737-2559
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Rank: #55.
Monmouth Academy
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 Academy Road
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4416
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4416
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 02 School District?
RSU 02 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,436 students.
What is the rank of RSU 02 School District?
RSU 02 School District is ranked #81 out of 191 school districts in Maine (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 02 School District?
91% of RSU 02 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 02 School District?
RSU 02 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 02 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,338 is higher than the state median of $21,174. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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