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Students at Etna-dixmont School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Etna-dixmont School 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,788
Median home value
$145,400
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
95.8%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | 4.1 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Sebasticook Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–4 | Not available | 331 | Compare → |
| Somerset Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rsu 19
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Etna-dixmont School is listed in RSU 19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Etna-dixmont School
Etna-dixmont School is a public elementary school in Etna, ME, part of Rsu 19, serving approximately 180 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Etna-dixmont School
What grades does Etna-dixmont School serve?
Etna-dixmont School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Etna-dixmont School?
Etna-dixmont School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etna-dixmont School?
The student-teacher ratio at Etna-dixmont School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Etna-dixmont School rank in ME?
Etna-dixmont School ranks #370 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Etna-dixmont School's MySchoolScout rating?
Etna-dixmont School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Etna-dixmont School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Etna-dixmont School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Etna-dixmont School a charter school?
No, Etna-dixmont School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Etna-dixmont School a Title I school?
No, Etna-dixmont School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Etna-dixmont School?
41.1% of students at Etna-dixmont School 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (207) 992-0735
- Area population (ZIP 04434)
- 1,245
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 04434; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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