The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 67%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (09-10)
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)2%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
1%
Black
(09-10)2%
3%
White
(09-10)94%
93%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
61%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Dexter Primary School?
251 students attend Dexter Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dexter Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Dexter Primary School offer ?
Dexter Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Dexter Primary School part of?
Dexter Primary School is part of Maine School Administrative District 46.
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