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Skowhegan Area Middle School vs. Dimensions Academy

Should you attend Skowhegan Area Middle School or Dimensions Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Skowhegan Area Middle School
155 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Dimensions Academy
1192 West Ridge Road
Skowhegan, ME 04976
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Skowhegan Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Dimensions Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 473 students in grades 6-8, Skowhegan Area 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 47% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 168 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
473 students
168 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Skowhegan Area Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dimensions Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Skowhegan Area Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dimensions Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Skowhegan Area Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dimensions Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Skowhegan Area Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Community Regional Charter School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#257 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Skowhegan Area Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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47%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skowhegan Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dimensions Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Community Regional Charter School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 1% in ME)(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skowhegan Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dimensions Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Community Regional Charter School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Skowhegan Area Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dimensions Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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20
Grade 1 Students
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30
Grade 2 Students
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19
Grade 3 Students
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16
Grade 4 Students
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29
Grade 5 Students
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25
Grade 6 Students
177
20
Grade 7 Students
128
9
Grade 8 Students
168
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Skowhegan Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Skowhegan Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Skowhegan Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dimensions Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Community Regional Charter School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Skowhegan Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dimensions Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Community Regional Charter School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
96%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Skowhegan Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dimensions Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Community Regional Charter School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Skowhegan Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dimensions Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Community Regional Charter School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.08
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Skowhegan Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dimensions Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Community Regional Charter School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Skowhegan Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dimensions Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Community Regional Charter School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Skowhegan Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dimensions Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Community Regional Charter School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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