Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hall-dale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
90%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Hall-dale Elementary School?
373 students attend Hall-dale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hall-dale Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hall-dale Elementary School?
Hall-dale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hall-dale Elementary School offer ?
Hall-dale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hall-dale Elementary School part of?
Hall-dale Elementary School is part of Regional School Unit 02 School District.
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