Serving 180 students in grades 6-8, T W Kelly Dirigo 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School's student population of 180 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Perseverance and Excellence
School Rankings
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#410 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School's ranking?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is ranked #410 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School often compared to?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Telstar Middle School, Mountain Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
180 students attend T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School offer ?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School part of?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is part of RSU 56 School District.
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