Top Rankings
Dedham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 167 students in Dedham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Dedham School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
593 Schools
# Students
167 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dedham School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 189 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2020-21) âš COVID-19 impacted9.7%
22%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
93%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,641 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,719 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,641
$21,739
Spending / Student
$25,719
$21,327
Best Dedham School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dedham School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2065 Main Road
Holden, ME 04429
(207) 843-6498
Holden, ME 04429
(207) 843-6498
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dedham School District?
Dedham School District manages 1 public schools serving 167 students.
What is the rank of Dedham School District?
Dedham School District is ranked #9 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dedham School District?
93% of Dedham School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dedham School District?
Dedham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Dedham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,719 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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