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School Administrative District 46
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves Dexter, Exeter, Garland and Ripley.
Students
805
Schools
3
Spent per student
$21,395
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
75%
Debt
$6.4M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about School Administrative District 46
- School Grade D: better than 14% of Maine districts
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- 11 students per teacher
- Debt of $6.4M, about $7,985 per student
Test scores vs. ME
2020–21Math proficiency72%
State average 81.3%
Reading / language arts79%
State average 85%
Graduation rate (4-year)82%
State average 86.8%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$21,395 per student · 4% above ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 59%Support & administration 38%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 21%State 65%Federal 14%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Students
White 95%Black 2%Hispanic 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%Two or more races <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.