Hall-Dale Middle and High School

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Hall-Dale Middle and High School ranks 29 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hall-Dale Middle and High School is a public school located in Farmingdale, Maine, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 522 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 02 district, which is ranked 104 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hall-Dale Middle and High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Maine Educational Assessments (MEA). In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 72.92% proficiency in ELA, 42.41% in Math, and 45.96% in Science, compared to the state averages of 64.63%, 48.68%, and 36.36%, respectively. The school's academic performance has been relatively stable over the past few years, with proficiency rates remaining high compared to the state and district. Additionally, Hall-Dale Middle and High School has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.1% to 91.9% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Richmond High School (75.7%) and Wiscasset Middle/High School (75.0%).

However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.5% in 2020-2021 to 33.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Winthrop High School (20.2%) and Maranacook Community High School (30.5%). The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 10.2 to 11.3 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios of some nearby schools, such as Cony (15.3) and Maine Virtual Academy (13.0), indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment.

Detail:

Public 6-12

97 Maple ST
Farmingdale, ME 04344

(207) 622-6211

District: Regional School Unit 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,910

Feeder schools for Hall-Dale Middle and High School:

Elementary:	Dresden Elementary School
	Hall-Dale Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 522

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hall-Dale Middle and High School ranks better than 76.4% of high schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Regional School Unit 02 District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hall-Dale Middle and High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Hall-Dale Middle and High School has the largest high school student body size in the Regional School Unit 02 District. Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hall-Dale Middle and High School is 11.1, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Regional School Unit 02 District! (See more...)

Compare Hall-Dale Middle and High School employs 46.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hall-Dale Middle and High School is $16,910, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Regional School Unit 02 District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hall-Dale Middle and High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hall-Dale Middle and High School 29^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Hall-Dale Middle and High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 02 104^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hall-Dale Middle and High School

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Rank History for all students at Hall-Dale Middle and High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2018	50.54	44^th	114	61.4%
2019	40.88	56^th	114	50.9%
2021	77.51	29^th	82	64.6%
2022	59.46	44^th	98	55.1%
2023	59.53	29^th	123	76.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Hall-Dale Middle and High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	17.16	82^nd	92	10.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Hall-Dale Middle and High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.58	70^th	92	23.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hall-Dale Middle and High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	446	12	17	5	0	0	2	482
2019	443	11	15	2	0	0	5	476
2020	418	9	12	4	0	0	7	450
2021	397	5	8	4	0	0	7	421
2022	496	7	10	7	0	0	12	532
2023	485	5	9	10	1	1	11	522

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hall-Dale Middle and High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	482	42.2	11.4	31.5
2019	476	43.3	10.9	33.4
2020	450	42.3	10.6	32.2
2021	421	41.2	10.2	28
2022	532	46.7	11.3	32.1
2023	522	46.9	11.1	30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hall-Dale Middle and High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	482	42.2	11.4	31.5
2019	476	43.3	10.9	33.4
2020	450	42.3	10.6	32.2
2021	421	41.2	10.2	28
2022	532	46.7	11.3	32.1
2023	522	46.9	11.1	30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hall-Dale Middle and High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,255
2019	$13,719
2020	$15,155
2021	$18,537
2022	$16,538
2023	$16,910

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hall-Dale Middle and High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 56^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 29^th of 123 High schools	25.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Hall-Dale Middle and High School)	60.9	87.1	26.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 02)	53.4	86.3	32.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Hall-Dale Middle and High School)	28.2	83.3	55.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 02)	26.9	82.5	55.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%
All Grades Science (Hall-Dale Middle and High School)	62.6	48.8	13.8%
All Grades Science (Regional School Unit 02)	61	43.8	17.2%
All Grades Science (Maine)	60	37	23%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	476	522	9.7%
African American	11	5	54.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	15	9	40%
Hispanic	2	10	400%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	443	485	9.5%
Two or More Races	5	11	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.4%	30.8%	2.6%

Schools Near Hall-Dale Middle and High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Hall-Dale Middle and High School	Public	6-12	97 Maple ST	Farmingdale	04344	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 622-6211	522	47	11.1	30.8%	485 (92.9%)	5 (1.0%)	10 (1.9%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	59.5	29^th of 123 public high schools	76.4%		59.5	44^th of 98 public high schools	55.1%	15	72.9	42.4	46.0	$16,910
Gardiner Area High School	Public	9-12	40 West Hill Road	Gardiner	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	No	(207) 582-3150	621	51	12.0	35.3%	583 (93.9%)	8 (1.3%)	18 (2.9%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	35.7	75^th of 123 public high schools	39.0%		48.8	60^th of 98 public high schools	38.8%	15	60.2	41.4	32.9	$16,283
Maine Arts Academy School	Public, Charter	9-12	310 Cony Road	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Maine Arts Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 480-7917	225	14	15.8	23.1%	205 (91.1%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	54.2	35^th of 123 public high schools	71.5%					(n/a)	79.4	31.2	39.6	$11,742
Maine Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	6 East Chestnut Street	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Maine Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(207) 613-8900	438	34	13.0	52.3%	376 (85.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	29.4	86^th of 123 public high schools	30.1%		66.3	30^th of 98 public high schools	69.4%	56	57.6	28.9	38.0	$11,334
Cony	Public	9-12	60 Pierce Drive	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 626-2460	685	45	15.3	39.6%	631 (92.1%)	9 (1.3%)	20 (2.9%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	21.2	103^rd of 123 public high schools	16.3%		18.9	91^st of 98 public high schools	7.1%	12	54.3	36.0	27.4	$14,537
Winthrop High School	Public	9-12	211 Rambler Road	Winthrop	04364	Kennebec County	Winthrop Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 377-2228	221	19	11.4	26.7%	204 (92.3%)	7 (3.2%)	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	57.6	31^st of 123 public high schools	74.8%		55.8	53^rd of 98 public high schools	45.9%	22	66.7	46.9	46.3	$20,704
Monmouth Academy	Public	9-12	96 Academy Road	Monmouth	04259	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 933-4416	191	20	9.7	28.8%	176 (92.1%)	2 (1.0%)	6 (3.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	52.3	38^th of 123 public high schools	69.1%					(n/a)	65.8	36.8	48.7	$19,892
Maranacook Community High School	Public	9-12	2250 Millard Harrison Drive	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 685-4923	355	33	10.6	11.3%	339 (95.5%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	45.3	47^th of 123 public high schools	61.8%		51.2	58^th of 98 public high schools	40.8%	11	62.1	46.3	36.6	$18,453
Oak Hill High School	Public	9-12	56 School Road	Wales	04280	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 04	No	No	No	No	(207) 375-4950	404	35	11.4	35.1%	379 (93.8%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.0%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	19.4	108^th of 123 public high schools	12.2%		58.7	46^th of 98 public high schools	53.1%	62	40.2	18.9	36.8	$18,919
Wiscasset Middle/High School	Public	6-12	225 Gardiner Road	Wiscasset	04578	Lincoln County	Wiscasset Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 882-7722	257	28	9.3	33.9%	238 (92.6%)	9 (3.5%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	19	109^th of 123 public high schools	11.4%					(n/a)	59.2	23.6	24.0	$20,925

Frequently Asked Questions about Hall-Dale Middle and High School

What district is Hall-Dale Middle and High School in?

Regional School Unit 02

What is the racial makeup of Hall-Dale Middle and High School?

Students at Hall-Dale Middle and High School are 93% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is Hall-Dale Middle and High School a good school?

Hall-Dale Middle and High School ranks 29^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Hall-Dale Middle and High School?

Hall-Dale Middle and High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dresden Elementary School
Elementary : Hall-Dale Elementary School

How many students attend Hall-Dale Middle and High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 522 students attended Hall-Dale Middle and High School.

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