Msad 46 School District
School District · Dexter, Maine
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
833
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
833
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Evaluating Msad 46?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Msad 46 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ridge View Community School
Dexter · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dexter Regional High School
Dexter · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#44 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,477
+$1,621 vs Maine median
District size
833 students
Smaller than Maine median
Top-Rated Schools in Msad 46
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridge View Community School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Dexter Regional High School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Msad 46
Msad 46 is a Dexter, Maine school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 833 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. District-level spending was $20,477 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Msad 46 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ridge View Community School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Msad 46 students show an average math proficiency of 40.9% and ELA proficiency of 50.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Msad 46, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Msad 46 with test data.
Schools in Msad 46
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Dexter
- Total Enrollment
- 833
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- District spending per student
- $20,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Msad 46?
Msad 46 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Msad 46?
The average composite rating for Msad 46 is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Msad 46?
Msad 46's district-level spending was $20,477 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Msad 46?
The average student-teacher ratio in Msad 46 is 9.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Msad 46?
Ridge View Community School is the highest-rated school in Msad 46 with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Msad 46?
Across schools in Msad 46 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Msad 46 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Portland Public Schools (17)
- Bangor Public Schools (10)
- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
- Auburn Public Schools (8)
- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
- Rsu 06/msad 06 (8)
- Rsu 09 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
- Rsu 54/msad 54 (8)
- Augusta Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 05 (6)
- Rsu 10 (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 13 (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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