Best Public Schools in Zip Code 04224

Summary:

The 04224 zip code area is home to two schools - Dirigo High School and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School, both of which are part of the Regional School Unit 56. Unfortunately, the data suggests these schools are underperforming compared to state-wide metrics, with both schools ranking below average in their respective categories and struggling with low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges.

Dirigo High School ranks 121 out of 123 Maine high schools and has a 0 out of 5 star rating, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (45.1%), Mathematics (18.87%), and Science (20.41%) significantly below the state averages. T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School fares slightly better, ranking 81 out of 96 Maine middle schools with a 1 out of 5 star rating, but its proficiency rates in core subjects are still below the state averages. Both schools have high free/reduced lunch rates and elevated student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their academic challenges.

The data also reveals concerning attendance issues, with Dirigo High School having a chronic absenteeism rate of 46.4% and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School at 25.8%, both well above the state average. This is a significant concern, as chronic absenteeism is closely linked to poor academic performance. Overall, the schools in the 04224 zip code area appear to be facing significant challenges that will require targeted interventions and support from the district and community to improve educational outcomes for the students.

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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
Dirigo High School	Public	9-12	145 Weld Street	Dixfield	04224	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 56	No	No	No	No	(207) 562-4201	233	16	14.3	43.8%	214 (91.8%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (4.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	6.4	121^st of 123 public high schools	1.6%					(n/a)	45.1	18.9	20.4	$18,710
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School	Public	6-8	45 Middle School Drive	Dixfield	04224	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 56	No	No	No	No	(207) 562-7552	167	13	12.8	56.9%	150 (89.8%)	2 (1.2%)	7 (4.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	22.6	81^st of 96 public middle schools	15.6%		29.7	71^st of 93 public middle schools	23.7%	10	56.9	29.1	36.1	$18,598

Cities Near Zip Code 04224

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dixfield	0.16 mi	4	259^th
Peru	1.34 mi	2	251^st
Mexico	2.65 mi	3	254^th
Rumford	4.93 mi	2	231^st
Wilton	11.7 mi	2	210^th

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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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