Serving 167 students in grades 6-8, T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School 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 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School's student population of 167 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
90%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School's ranking?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is ranked #328 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School often compared to?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Valley Middle School, Telstar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
167 students attend T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School offer ?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School part of?
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is part of RSU 56 School District.
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