For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,436 students in Regional School Unit 02 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Regional School Unit 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), 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
596 Schools
# Students
1,436 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Regional School Unit 02 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
91%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,709 is higher than the state median of $21,600. 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 $21,191. 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
$21,600
Spending / Student
$25,338
$21,191
Best Regional School Unit 02 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hall-dale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26 Garden Lane
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hall-dale Middle And High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
97 Maple St
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Gr: 6-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Monmouth Memorial School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Academy Rd
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-9002
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-9002
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Dresden Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
86 Cedar Grove Road
Dresden, ME 04342
(207) 737-2559
Dresden, ME 04342
(207) 737-2559
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Monmouth Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
96 Academy Road
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4416
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4416
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Regional School Unit 02 School District?
Regional School Unit 02 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,436 students.
What is the rank of Regional School Unit 02 School District?
Regional School Unit 02 School District is ranked #98 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Regional School Unit 02 School District?
91% of Regional School Unit 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 Regional School Unit 02 School District?
Regional School Unit 02 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Regional School Unit 02 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,338 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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