T W KELLY DIRIGO MIDDLE SCHOOL

T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RSU 56 school district, located in Dixfield, ME with about 159 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School at (207) 929-3840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.