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T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

85^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 91 Maine Middle Schools

Better than 7% of Maine middle schools

Summary

T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is a public middle school located in Dixfield, Maine, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 167 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 56 district, which is ranked 167 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in MEA (Maine Educational Assessments) tests, is generally lower than the state and regional averages. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 51.15% in English Language Arts, 25.86% in Mathematics, and 39.29% in Science, compared to the state averages of 63.84%, 49.38%, and 36.18%, respectively. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 30.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.88% to 56.98% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to the nearby middle schools, such as Telstar Middle School, T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's performance on various student subgroups, such as female, male, white, special education, and low socioeconomic status students, is also generally lower than the state averages for those subgroups. Addressing the factors behind the high chronic absenteeism and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school could be crucial for improving the overall quality of education for the students.

180

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,295

Per pupil spending ?

61.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

45 Middle School Drive
Dixfield, ME 04224

(207) 562-7552

District: Regional School Unit 56

Students who attend T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dirigo High School

Feeder schools for T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School:

Elementary:

Dirigo Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Hispanic:

3.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 3rd percentile in 2017 → 7th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maine average (39% vs 53% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (7th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 24 pts below the Maine average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Maine avg53%

85^th of 91

Maine public middle schools ?

Bottom 7%▲ up 3 pts since 2017

From bottom 3% (2017) to bottom 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

167^th of 176Regional School Unit 56 among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	16.8	85 of 91	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	13.7	88 of 92	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	22.6	81 of 96	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.7	71 of 93	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.9	61 of 92	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.9	76 of 86	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	6.5	84 of 85	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	14.9	84 of 87	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	13.3	85 of 91	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	20.1	69 of 78	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	15.4	84 of 91	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	59.6	28 of 66	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	3.3	64 of 64	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	20.7	82 of 90	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	21.0	68 of 78	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	8.0	84 of 86	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	11.3	74 of 79	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)9th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)8th percentile~ school

Female (2025)7th percentile~ school

White (2025)6th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)2nd percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%-13 vs state

Science39%+3 vs state

Mathematics26%-24 vs state

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Schools Near T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School	Public	6-8	45 Middle School Drive	Dixfield	04224	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 56	No	No	No	No	(207) 562-7552	180	12	15.0	61.7%	163 (90.6%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.0%)	16.8	85^th of 91 public middle schools	6.6%		13.7	88^th of 92 public middle schools	4.3%	3	51.2	25.9	39.3	$24,295
Mountain Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	58 Highland Terrace	Mexico	04257	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 364-7926	376	32	11.9	77.4%	336 (89.4%)	8 (2.1%)	17 (4.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	9.3	90^th of 91 public middle schools	1.1%		14	87^th of 92 public middle schools	5.4%	3	50.6	18.5	22.2	$20,235
Spruce Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	23 Community Drive	Jay	04239	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 73	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 897-4319	303	29	10.6	60.7%	284 (93.7%)	9 (3.0%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18.4	80^th of 91 public middle schools	12.1%		13.1	89^th of 92 public middle schools	3.3%	9	58.7	20.5	23.2	$21,053
Telstar Middle School	Public	6-8	284 Walkers Mills Rd	Bethel	04217	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 824-2136	155	17	9.0	51.0%	147 (94.8%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	48.2	45^th of 91 public middle schools	50.5%		27.1	74^th of 92 public middle schools	19.6%	29	67.1	38.7	52.8	$23,191
Mt Blue Middle School	Public	6-8	269 Middle St	Farmington	04938	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	No	(207) 778-3511	508	39	13.0	54.1%	484 (95.3%)	4 (0.8%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	36.1	58^th of 91 public middle schools	36.3%		43.7	48^th of 92 public middle schools	47.8%	10	61.8	37.5	40.7	$18,431

Frequently Asked Questions about T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School

How many students attend T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 180 students attended T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School.

What district is T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 56

What high school do graduates of T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School attend?

Students who attend T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School usually go on to attend Dirigo High School

What is the racial makeup of T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?

Students at T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Is T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School a good school?

T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Maine middle schools.

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