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RSU 02

Maine · Public School District
8
Schools
1,898
Students
$18,481
Per-Pupil Spend
+29% nat'l
32.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
87.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

RSU 02 is a public school district in Maine serving 1,898 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,481 is above average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dresden Elementary SchoolPK–0571
Hall-Dale Elementary SchPK–04277
Marcia Buker SchoolPK–05202
Monmouth Memorial SchoolPK–08397
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Richmond Middle School06–08107
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hall-Dale Middle and High School05–12522
Monmouth Academy09–12191
Richmond High School09–12131
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,481+29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
53%
State
42.1%
Local (property tax)
53.4%
Federal
4.5%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (53%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
1,898
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.9%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,481 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 02?
RSU 02 has 8 public schools, serving a total of 1,898 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 02?
The graduation rate is 87.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 02 spend per student?
RSU 02 spends $18,481 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 02?
32% of students in RSU 02 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 02?
No, RSU 02 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 02 serve?
RSU 02 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 02?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 02 is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.