RSU 02 School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in RSU 02 School District, serving 2,071 students. RSU 02 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maine.
- Public schools in RSU 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maine public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
- The top ranked public schools in RSU 02 School District are Hall-dale Elementary School, Monmouth Academy and Richmond High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is less than the Maine public school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | RSU 02 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.kidsrsu.org |
| School District Phone Number | (207) 622-6351 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (ME) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 602 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,071 Students | 175,788 Students |
| # of Teachers | 182 Teachers | 14,755 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- RSU 02 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (ME) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #167 out of 230 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.21 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 1,499 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 22 Students | 2,627 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 44 Students | 3,940 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 28 Students | 6,453 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of White Students | 1,946 Students | 156,650 Students |
| % White Students | 94% | 89% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 195 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 28 Students | 4,424 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 85 | 5,595 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 148 | 12,579 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 145 | 12,547 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 156 | 12,683 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 146 | 13,247 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 129 | 13,340 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 172 | 13,715 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 138 | 13,474 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 135 | 13,797 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 156 | 13,732 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 147 | 12,731 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 161 | 12,700 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 158 | 12,790 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 195 | 12,858 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,166 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,842. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $13,673 is less than the state median of $14,515. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (ME) |
| Total Revenue | $29 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $28 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student (13-14) | $14,166 | $14,842 |
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| Revenue / Student (13-14) | $13,673 | $14,515 |
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RSU 02 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Hall-dale Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50%26 Garden Lane10
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Grades: PK-5 | 385 students
- Monmouth Academy Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:6/Top 50%96 Academy Road10
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4416
Grades: 9-12 | 221 students
- Richmond High School Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50%132 Main Street10
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 737-4348
Grades: 9-12 | 140 students
- Henry L Cottrell School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%169 Academy Road10
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4426
Grades: PK-3 | 205 students
- Hall-dale Middle And High School Math: 31% | Reading: 51%Rank:5/Bottom 50%111 Maple St10
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6351
Grades: 6-12 | 482 students
- Dresden Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50%86 Cedar Grove Road10
Dresden, ME 04342
(207) 737-2559
Grades: PK-5 | 80 students
- Marcia Buker School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%28 High Street10
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 876-4301
Grades: PK-5 | 211 students
- Richmond Middle School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%132 Main Street10
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 594-5650
Grades: 6-8 | 105 students
- Monmouth Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 37%Rank:2/Bottom 50%117 Academy Road10
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 876-4625
Grades: 4-8 | 242 students
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