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MSAD 46 School District

175 Fern Rd Suite 1
Dexter, ME 04930
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 832 students in MSAD 46 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in MSAD 46 School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
832 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

MSAD 46 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#165 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
38%
49%
81%
84%
35-39%
37%
(22-23)
82%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.26
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
95%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,679 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,751 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,679
$21,600
Spending / Student
$21,751
$21,191

Best MSAD 46 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter Regional High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Abbott Hill Rd
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-5536
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge View Community School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Fern Road, Suite 1
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 562 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Technical Center
Vocational School
14 Abbott Hill Road
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-7670
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MSAD 46 School District?
MSAD 46 School District manages 3 public schools serving 832 students.
What is the rank of MSAD 46 School District?
MSAD 46 School District is ranked #151 out of 191 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in MSAD 46 School District?
95% of MSAD 46 School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSAD 46 School District?
MSAD 46 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is MSAD 46 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,751 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 832 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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