Dimensions Academy

Summary:

Dimensions Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Cornville, Maine, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 161 students. The school is part of the Community Regional Charter School District, which is ranked 175 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dimensions Academy stands out from nearby public schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.41%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower representation of minority students. Academically, Dimensions Academy performs below the state average, with only 46.05% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 36.71% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 64.63% and 48.68%, respectively. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.2%, significantly higher than the state average and nearby public schools. Additionally, Dimensions Academy has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 61.49%, higher than the rates of nearby public schools like Canaan Elementary School and Athens Community School.

The analysis of Dimensions Academy's data suggests that the school may be serving a population with greater socioeconomic challenges and educational needs, which could be contributing to its underperformance compared to nearby high-achieving public schools. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 206 out of 256 Maine elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 277 out of 290 in 2022-2023, further highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges facing Dimensions Academy and its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1192 West Ridge Road
       Cornville, ME  04976


(207) 474-8503

District: Community Regional Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
277th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,326 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  161

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
Hispanic:
3.1%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dimensions Academy ranks worse than 95.5% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), Hispanic (3.1%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy is 23. (See more...)
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Compare Dimensions Academy employs 7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dimensions Academy is $12,326.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dimensions Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Community Regional Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Community Regional Charter School 175th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dimensions Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 32.72 225th 284 20.8%
2017 28.24 206th 256 19.5%
2018 19.32 231st 254 9.1%
2019 12.95 246th 258 4.7%
2023 12.61 277th 290 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Open Quote CRCS sounds great on paper and Travis really sells the school to parents. Unfortunately nothing is backed up and in reality a lot of the learners fall well below grade level. There are few "real" classes and most of the day is filled with electives. There are not classes like science, history, geography, or hand writing. The days are longer than in public school to give more time outside, but if the days were shorter learners could go home and play so there is no point. There is also a high turnover rate for employees partially due to the long days and also due to the lack of support from Susan and Travis. There are numerous learners who should have a 1-1 with them due to behaviors, but the school doesn't want to pay for that so the teachers are left handling them while trying to deal with the rest of their class. Ed tech 1's aren't supposed to be left alone with even one child, but at CRCS they frequently wind up teaching entire classes all by themselves. Ed techs teach a lot of the electives, which is what the majority of a learners day is spent in. Do yourself a favor and send your child to anywhere other than this school. It's a great school in theory, but in reality it needs a complete overhaul. There are some amazing teachers there but without support they can only do so much. But hey, at least the school was able to spend a lot of money buying 6 cricut machines and even more 3d printers, because those are the things that matter in an education. Close Quote


by a teacher
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Open Quote If u want your kids to not have any respect self discipline free range this is the school for you . piss pour school . t works doesn't have your child's best interest. He can sell it good but can't back it. Teachers tried to remove him last year but he b.s his way back. Your kids are not getting a education there . do I care for your kids I do . U have been led on . a lot of parents have moved to public schools and are doing far better than cornville system . Ya and 2.5 mill for the school crazy isn't even 100 operational so your kids haven't had 100 of a education . funny isn't it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dimensions Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 59 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 60
2014 87 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 90
2015 101 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 106
2016 124 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 128
2017 139 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 143
2018 141 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 148
2019 140 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 144
2020 130 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 136
2021 137 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 142
2022 131 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 135
2023 152 2 0 5 0 0 2 0 161

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dimensions Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 60 5.0 11.8 55
2014 90 7.4 12.1 36.7
2015 106 9.0 11.7 45.3
2016 128 11.0 11.6 57.8
2017 143 11.0 13.0 58.7
2018 148 9.0 16.4 62.8
2019 144 7.0 20.5 67.4
2020 136 10.0 13.5 72.1
2021 142 9.0 15.7 59.9
2022 135 8.0 16.8 51.1
2023 161 7.0 23.0 61.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dimensions Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 60 5.0 11.8 55
2014 90 7.4 12.1 36.7
2015 106 9.0 11.7 45.3
2016 128 11.0 11.6 57.8
2017 143 11.0 13.0 58.7
2018 148 9.0 16.4 62.8
2019 144 7.0 20.5 67.4
2020 136 10.0 13.5 72.1
2021 142 9.0 15.7 59.9
2022 135 8.0 16.8 51.1
2023 161 7.0 23.0 61.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dimensions Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,137
2019 $10,330
2020 $10,670
2021 $11,698
2022 $13,968
2023 $12,326

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dimensions Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 246th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 277th of 290 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students144161
 11.8%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White140152
 8.6%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.4%61.5%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dimensions Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 161 students attended Dimensions Academy.

Dimensions Academy ranks in the bottom 4.5% of Maine elementary schools.

Students at Dimensions Academy are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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