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:
277^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,326

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

3.1%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dimensions Academy ranks worse than 95.5% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.61. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), Hispanic (3.1%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy is 23. (See more...)

Compare Dimensions Academy employs 7 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 175^th 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
2015	32.72	225^th	284	20.8%
2017	28.24	206^th	256	19.5%
2018	19.32	231^st	254	9.1%
2019	12.95	246^th	258	4.7%
2023	12.61	277^th	290	4.5%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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by a teacher
Tuesday, April 27, 2021

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

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	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	59	0	0	0	1	60
2014	87	0	0	1	2	90
2015	101	1	1	1	2	106
2016	124	1	1	0	2	128
2017	139	1	1	0	2	143
2018	141	2	2	0	3	148
2019	140	1	3	0	0	144
2020	130	1	2	0	3	136
2021	137	0	1	0	4	142
2022	131	0	3	0	1	135
2023	152	2	5	0	2	161

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dimensions Academy

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

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

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	144	161	11.8%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	140	152	8.6%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.4%	61.5%	5.9%

Schools Near Dimensions Academy

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2023)	Ranking (2022)	MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Dimensions Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1192 West Ridge Road	Cornville	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-8503	161	7	23.0	61.5%	152 (94.4%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	12.6	277^th of 290 public elementary schools	4.5%				(n/a)	46.1	36.7		$12,326
Athens Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Fox Hill Road	Athens	04912	Somerset County	Athens Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 654-2561	112	11	9.8	51.8%	109 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	92.5	18^th of 290 public elementary schools	93.8%				(n/a)	76.3	75.3	68.0	$19,860
North Elementary School	Public	PK-K	33 Jewett Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-2907	133	14	9.3	78.2%	128 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)							(n/a)				$20,997
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan	Public	4-5	40 Heselton Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-9822	171	16	10.8	68.4%	165 (96.5%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)							(n/a)	60.0	54.7	17.0	$18,538
Solon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	76 S Main St	Solon	04979	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 643-2491	73	8	8.7	69.9%	71 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	80.5	60^th of 290 public elementary schools	79.3%				(n/a)	72.2	63.9		$23,094
Creative Childrens Academy	Public, Charter	PK-K	48 South Factory Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(207) 474-8740	34	1	34.0	73.5%	28 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.8%)							(n/a)				$10,450
Harmony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	18 Main St	Harmony	04942	Somerset County	Harmony Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 683-2211	58	6	10.0	77.6%	55 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	23.4	249^th of 290 public elementary schools	14.1%				(n/a)	51.5	42.9		$23,947
Bloomfield Elementary School	Public	1-3	140 Academy Circle	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-6221	272	31	8.7	69.5%	253 (93.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	29	232^nd of 290 public elementary schools	20.0%	20.2	167^th of 210 public elementary schools	20.5%	65	37.9	52.1		$18,881
Carrabec Community School	Public	K-8	56 N Main St	North Anson	04958	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 635-2209	248	21	11.5	72.2%	233 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (2.0%)	19.8	259^th of 290 public elementary schools	10.7%	11.5	185^th of 210 public elementary schools	11.9%	74	54.2	32.6	32.4	$22,104
Canaan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	178 Main Street	Canaan	04924	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-3901	186	21	8.7	74.7%	176 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	72.7	80^th of 290 public elementary schools	72.4%	74.8	47^th of 210 public elementary schools	77.6%	33	74.5	60.2	30.6	$24,384

Frequently Asked Questions about Dimensions Academy

How many students attend Dimensions Academy?

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

What is the racial makeup of Dimensions Academy?

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

Is Dimensions Academy a good school?

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

What district is Dimensions Academy in?

Community Regional Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Dimensions Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1192 West Ridge Road	Cornville	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-8503	161	7	23.0	61.5%	152 (94.4%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	12.6	277^th of 290 public elementary schools	4.5%					(n/a)	46.1	36.7		$12,326
Athens Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Fox Hill Road	Athens	04912	Somerset County	Athens Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 654-2561	112	11	9.8	51.8%	109 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	92.5	18^th of 290 public elementary schools	93.8%					(n/a)	76.3	75.3	68.0	$19,860
North Elementary School	Public	PK-K	33 Jewett Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-2907	133	14	9.3	78.2%	128 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)								(n/a)				$20,997
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan	Public	4-5	40 Heselton Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-9822	171	16	10.8	68.4%	165 (96.5%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)	60.0	54.7	17.0	$18,538
Solon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	76 S Main St	Solon	04979	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 643-2491	73	8	8.7	69.9%	71 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	80.5	60^th of 290 public elementary schools	79.3%					(n/a)	72.2	63.9		$23,094
Creative Childrens Academy	Public, Charter	PK-K	48 South Factory Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(207) 474-8740	34	1	34.0	73.5%	28 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.8%)								(n/a)				$10,450
Harmony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	18 Main St	Harmony	04942	Somerset County	Harmony Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 683-2211	58	6	10.0	77.6%	55 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	23.4	249^th of 290 public elementary schools	14.1%					(n/a)	51.5	42.9		$23,947
Bloomfield Elementary School	Public	1-3	140 Academy Circle	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-6221	272	31	8.7	69.5%	253 (93.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	29	232^nd of 290 public elementary schools	20.0%		20.2	167^th of 210 public elementary schools	20.5%	65	37.9	52.1		$18,881
Carrabec Community School	Public	K-8	56 N Main St	North Anson	04958	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 635-2209	248	21	11.5	72.2%	233 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	19.8	259^th of 290 public elementary schools	10.7%		11.5	185^th of 210 public elementary schools	11.9%	74	54.2	32.6	32.4	$22,104
Canaan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	178 Main Street	Canaan	04924	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-3901	186	21	8.7	74.7%	176 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	72.7	80^th of 290 public elementary schools	72.4%		74.8	47^th of 210 public elementary schools	77.6%	33	74.5	60.2	30.6	$24,384