Ridge View Community School

175 Fern Road, Suite 1
Dexter, ME 04930
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ridge View Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridge View Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ridge View Community School's student population of 528 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students

School Rankings

Ridge View Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge View Community School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#405 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
37%
49%
81%
84%
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
2%
5%
White
95%
85%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridge View Community School's ranking?
Ridge View Community School is ranked #405 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Ridge View Community School often compared to?
Ridge View Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downeast School, Fourteenth Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Ridge View Community School?
528 students attend Ridge View Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ridge View Community School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge View Community School?
Ridge View Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridge View Community School offer ?
Ridge View Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge View Community School part of?
Ridge View Community School is part of MSAD 46 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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