MSAD 46 School District

175 Fern Rd Suite 1
Dexter, ME 04930
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 805 students in MSAD 46 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in MSAD 46 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
805 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

MSAD 46 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 82% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#149 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

38%
49%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

81%
84%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
37%
82%
87.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
6%
28.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.28

Showing 2013–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%

Showing 2005–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
5%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% White
95%
85%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,519 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,388 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,685 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$18 MM
$3,663 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$23,519
$22,146

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$22,388
$22,012

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best MSAD 46 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dexter Regional High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Abbott Hill Rd
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-5536
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ridge View Community School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Fern Road, Suite 1
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Technical Center
Vocational School
14 Abbott Hill Road
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-7670

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MSAD 46 School District?
MSAD 46 School District manages 3 public schools serving 805 students.
What is the rank of MSAD 46 School District?
MSAD 46 School District is ranked #149 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in MSAD 46 School District?
95% of MSAD 46 School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSAD 46 School District?
MSAD 46 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is MSAD 46 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,388 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 805 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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