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Dedham School vs. Ellsworth Elementary-middle School

Should you attend Dedham School or Ellsworth Elementary-middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dedham School
2065 Main Road
Holden, ME 04429
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Ellsworth Elementary-middle School
20 Forrest Avenue
Ellsworth, ME 04605
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dedham School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dedham School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 744 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ellsworth Elementary-middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
147 students
744 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dedham School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dedham School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dedham School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dedham School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dedham School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ellsworth School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 1%)
#309 out of 512 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dedham School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in ME)
80%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dedham School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dedham School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ellsworth School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in ME)
85%
(Top 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dedham School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dedham School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ellsworth School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 1% in ME)
40-44%
(Top 50% in ME)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dedham School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ellsworth Elementary-middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
10
-
Kindergarten Students
16
57
Grade 1 Students
7
81
Grade 2 Students
17
72
Grade 3 Students
17
81
Grade 4 Students
14
86
Grade 5 Students
22
97
Grade 6 Students
15
88
Grade 7 Students
15
88
Grade 8 Students
14
94

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dedham School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dedham School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ellsworth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dedham School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dedham School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ellsworth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dedham School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dedham School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ellsworth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dedham School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dedham School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ellsworth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dedham School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dedham School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ellsworth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dedham School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dedham School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ellsworth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dedham School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dedham School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ellsworth School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dedham School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dedham School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ellsworth School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dedham School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dedham School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ellsworth School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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