Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dimensions Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1% in ME)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dimensions Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dimensions Academy's student population of 135 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dimensions Academy 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
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
38%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dimensions Academy often compared to?
Dimensions Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Athens Community School, Skowhegan Area Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Dimensions Academy?
135 students attend Dimensions Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dimensions Academy students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dimensions Academy?
Dimensions Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dimensions Academy offer ?
Dimensions Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dimensions Academy part of?
Dimensions Academy is part of Community Regional Charter School District.
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