MSAD 46 School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 3 public schools in MSAD 46 School District, serving 918 students. MSAD 46 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maine.
- Public schools in MSAD 46 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maine public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
- The top ranked public schools in MSAD 46 School District are Ridge View Community School and Dexter Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Maine public school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | MSAD 46 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.aos94.org |
| School District Phone Number | (207) 924-6000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (ME) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 602 Schools |
| # of Students | 918 Students | 175,788 Students |
| # of Teachers | 88 Teachers | 14,755 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- MSAD 46 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (ME) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #196 out of 230 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.21 |
| # of American Indian Students | 9 Students | 1,499 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 14 Students | 2,627 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 7 Students | 3,940 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 13 Students | 6,453 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of White Students | 870 Students | 156,650 Students |
| % White Students | 95% | 89% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 195 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 2 Students | 4,424 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 31 | 5,595 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 54 | 12,579 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 54 | 12,547 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 73 | 12,683 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 60 | 13,247 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 64 | 13,340 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 65 | 13,715 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 70 | 13,474 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 75 | 13,797 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 70 | 13,732 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 66 | 12,731 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 75 | 12,700 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 89 | 12,790 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 72 | 12,858 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $18,100 is higher than the state median of $14,842. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $17,416 is higher than the state median of $14,515. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (ME) |
| Total Revenue | $17 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $16 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,100 | $14,842 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,416 | $14,515 |
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MSAD 46 School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Ridge View Community School Math: 24% | Reading: 35%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%175 Fern Road, Suite 110
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-6000
Grades: PK-8 | 616 students
- Dexter Regional High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%12 Abbott Hill Rd10
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-5536
Grades: 9-12 | 302 students
- Tri-county Technical Center Vocational School14 Abbott Hill Road
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-7670
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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