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#192 of 542 schools in ME
Top 35% in state
Ridge View Community School
Elementary School · Msad 46 · Dexter, ME
A Msad 46 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
175 Fern Road, Dexter, ME 04930
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 81% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridge View Community School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 42 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridge View Community 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
- City Safety: Elevated943/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dexter), 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
$53,537
Median home value
$159,200
Median rent
$891/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Msad 46
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridge View Community School is listed in MSAD 46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridge View Community School
Ridge View Community School is a public elementary school in Dexter, ME, part of Msad 46, serving approximately 562 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridge View Community School
What grades does Ridge View Community School serve?
Ridge View Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ridge View Community School?
Ridge View Community School has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge View Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge View Community School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridge View Community School rank in ME?
Ridge View Community School ranks #192 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Ridge View Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridge View Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Ridge View Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge View Community School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Ridge View Community School a charter school?
No, Ridge View Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridge View Community School a Title I school?
No, Ridge View Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge View Community School?
66.4% of students at Ridge View Community 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (207) 924-6000
- Area population (ZIP 04930)
- 4,216
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 04930; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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