Top Rankings
Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 147 students in Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
51±¬ÁÏ in Dedham 51±¬ÁÏ have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
596 Schools
# Students
147 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 189 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
94%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,993 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,218 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,993
$21,600
Spending / Student
$29,218
$21,191
Best Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dedham School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2065 Main Road
Holden, ME 04429
(207) 843-6498
Holden, ME 04429
(207) 843-6498
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs?
Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs manages 1 public schools serving 147 students.
What is the rank of Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs?
Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #9 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs?
94% of Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs?
Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Dedham 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,218 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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