Very Good
#152 of 542 schools in ME
Top 28% in state
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
Middle School · Rsu 56 · Dixfield, ME
A Rsu 56 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
45 Middle School Drive, Dixfield, ME 04224
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 50 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where T W Kelly Dirigo Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average455/100K
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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
$67,109
Median home value
$127,000
Median rent
$674/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rsu 56
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is listed in RSU 56; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is a public middle school in Dixfield, ME, part of Rsu 56, serving approximately 167 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
What grades does T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School serve?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School rank in ME?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School ranks #152 of 542 schools in ME.
What is T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School a charter school?
No, T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School a Title I school?
No, T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
56.9% of students at T W Kelly Dirigo Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Oxford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (207) 562-7552
- Area population (ZIP 04224)
- 3,077
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 04224; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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