Regional School Unit 02

The Regional School Unit 02 in Maine is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of performance, with standout institutions like Hall-Dale Middle and High School and Monmouth Academy ranking among the top schools in the state, while others, such as Marcia Buker School and Dresden Elementary School, lag behind.

The district's schools have a predominantly white student population, with racial diversity ranging from 85.56% to 98.51% white students. Graduation rates also vary significantly, with Hall-Dale Middle and High School boasting a 90.1% four-year graduation rate, while Richmond High School has a lower rate of 75.7%. Chronic absenteeism is a widespread issue, with all schools reporting rates above 23%, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve student engagement.

The data reveals a potential correlation between lower student-teacher ratios and higher school performance, with the top-ranked schools, Hall-Dale Middle and High School and Monmouth Academy, having the highest and lowest student-teacher ratios in the district, respectively. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district may indicate that socioeconomic factors play a role in the schools' performance, an area that warrants further investigation.