Serving 203 students in grades 6-8, Hall-dale Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ME state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% ME state average).
How many students attend Hall-dale Middle School?
203 students attend Hall-dale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hall-dale Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hall-dale Middle School?
Hall-dale Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hall-dale Middle School offer ?
Hall-dale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hall-dale Middle School part of?
Hall-dale Middle School is part of Regional School Unit 02 School District.
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