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#542 of 542 schools in ME
Dimensions Academy
Elementary School · Community Regional Charter School · Skowhegan, ME
A Community Regional Charter School charter elementary school where students score 53 points below what's typical for similar communities.
48 South Factory Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976
- Math 12% proficient (2019)
- Reading 37% proficient (2019)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dimensions Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 8-year record (2012–2019) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2019) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2012-2019)
Based on 16 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dimensions Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,874/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Skowhegan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,245
Median home value
$159,300
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04976; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurwink School-cornvillePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Athens Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Creative Childrens AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–K | Not available | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Community Regional Charter School
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Dimensions Academy is listed in Community Regional Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dimensions Academy
Dimensions Academy is a public elementary school in Skowhegan, ME, part of Community Regional Charter School, serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.4 out of 10 and ranks #542 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dimensions Academy
What grades does Dimensions Academy serve?
Dimensions Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dimensions Academy?
Dimensions Academy has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dimensions Academy rank in ME?
Dimensions Academy ranks #542 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Dimensions Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dimensions Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dimensions Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dimensions Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019).
Is Dimensions Academy a charter school?
Yes, Dimensions Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dimensions Academy a Title I school?
No, Dimensions Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dimensions Academy?
57.7% of students at Dimensions Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (207) 474-8503
- Area population (ZIP 04976)
- 10,117
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04976; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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