Serving 172 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 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (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 172 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
97%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #343 out of 508 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 Mountain Valley Middle School, Telstar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
172 students attend T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, 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
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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