Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Etna-dixmont School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Etna-dixmont School?
210 students attend Etna-dixmont School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Etna-dixmont School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Etna-dixmont School?
Etna-dixmont School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Etna-dixmont School offer ?
Etna-dixmont School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Etna-dixmont School part of?
Etna-dixmont School is part of Regional School Unit 19 School District.
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