Summary:
The city of Dedham, Maine is home to a single standout elementary school, the Dedham School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 147 students. The school is part of the Dedham Public Schools district, which is ranked 32 out of 176 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The Dedham School is a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Maine elementary schools over the past 3 school years, with a ranking as high as 36 out of 290 schools in 2022-2023. The school's performance on state assessments (MEA) is significantly above the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In 2024-2025, 81.82% of Dedham School students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 78.46% for the district and 63.84% for the state. In Mathematics, 58.18% of Dedham students were proficient or better, compared to 55.38% for the district and 49.38% for the state. In Science, 50% of Dedham students were proficient or better, compared to 54.9% for the district and 36.18% for the state.
The Dedham School's small enrollment of 147 students and low student-teacher ratio of 9.6 may contribute to its academic success, allowing for more personalized attention and support for students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% in 2023-2024 is an area for improvement. Overall, the Dedham School is a standout institution within the Dedham Public Schools district and the state of Maine, providing a high-quality education to its students.
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