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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in ME
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Dedham School ranks within the top 1% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dedham School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dedham School is ranked #5 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Dedham School?
147 students attend Dedham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dedham School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 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 Dedham School?
Dedham School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dedham School offer ?
Dedham School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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