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Dedham School

Public | PK-8 | 188 students

 

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Posted April 14, 2013

Dedham Schook is a wonderful school. Everyone is involved with the children, children thrive here. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful school in our community. The entire community supports the school and the school supports the community. The rating should be 10.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2009

My son flourished here. The teachers are willing to make time for every student. The town of Dedham is fortunate to have such a dedicated staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2005

One of the best rural schools in Maine, this school offers close one on one work, accompanied with an administration that truly cares about the students.
—Submitted by a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 41% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
48%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
53%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MEA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MEA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 92%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Hispanic 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 1%
Black 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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2065 Main Rd
Dedham, ME 04429
Phone: (207) 843-6498

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