Serving 161 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 23:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dimensions Academy's student population of 161 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dimensions Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. 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
23:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
95%
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
52%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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?
161 students attend Dimensions Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dimensions Academy students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 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 23:1, 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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