Rsu 56 School District
School District · Dixfield, Maine
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,810
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,810
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Rsu 56?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rsu 56 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.
Dirigo Elementary School
Peru · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
Dixfield · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dirigo High School
Dixfield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#49 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,810
$1,046 vs Maine median
District size
755 students
Smaller than Maine median
The short answer
Rsu 56 ranks #49 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Rsu 56's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dirigo Elementary School (7.2/10), T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School (7.2/10), and Dirigo High School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rsu 56
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirigo Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Dirigo High School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rsu 56
Rsu 56 is a Dixfield, Maine school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 755 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $17,810 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Rsu 56 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Rsu 56 students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rsu 56, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rsu 56 with test data.
Schools in Rsu 56
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Dixfield
- Total Enrollment
- 755
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rsu 56?
Rsu 56 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rsu 56?
The average composite rating for Rsu 56 is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rsu 56?
Rsu 56 spends $17,810 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rsu 56?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rsu 56 is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rsu 56?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is the highest-rated school in Rsu 56 with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Rsu 56?
Across schools in Rsu 56 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rsu 56 compare to other districts in Maine?
Rsu 56 has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maine by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.4%
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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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