T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School

RSU 56
45 Middle School Drive
Dixfield, ME 04224
180 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School, located in Dixfield, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the local community as part of Regional School Unit 56. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students during the pivotal middle school years. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of civic responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to address individual student needs. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive environment, the school remains a key pillar in the Dirigo community, focused on helping young learners transition successfully into adolescence.
180
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    163 (90.6%)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.0%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.3%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RSU 56
Phone: (207)562-7552
Website: http://www.rsu56.org/o/twk-dirigo-ms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 100
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 64
Grade 7 60
Grade 8 56
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mountain Valley Middle School
RSU 10
376 Students
58 Highland Terrace
Mexico, ME 04257 (3.6 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th