The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 67%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (09-10)
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)58%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)64%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)3%
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
1%
Black
(09-10)1%
3%
White
(09-10)96%
93%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
56%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Dexter Middle School?
284 students attend Dexter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dexter Middle School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Dexter Middle School offer ?
Dexter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Dexter Middle School part of?
Dexter Middle School is part of Maine School Administrative District 46.
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