GreatSchools: The Parents' Guide to K-12 Success
Image of globe and book on table

MSAD 68 Dover-Foxcroft

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Learn About This District's:

69 High Street
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Piscataquis County
Map >

PH: (207) 564-2421

  • Grades PK-8
  • 751 students
  • 3 schools

View all schools in this district >

Compare schools in this district:


 MEA Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 63% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Science
 62% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2007.

Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 44% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 46% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 58% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2007.

Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 51% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science
 61% (2007)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2007.

Writing
 24% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2007.

Math
 38% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Maine used the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, in grades 5 and 8 in writing and in grades 4 and 8 in science.
  • The MEA a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Maine: An Overview

See Maine's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district
Back to top >
 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1312
How Important is Class Size? >
Back to top >
 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%95%
Hispanic1%<1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program50%34%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Back to top >
 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,005$12,284
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional75%65%
Student and staff support6%5%
Administration5%10%
Other expenditures14%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
Back to top >