Dirigo Elementary School vs Meroby Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dirigo Elementary School
Peru · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
Meroby Elementary School
Mexico · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students
| Measure | Dirigo Elementary School Peru, Maine | Meroby Elementary School Mexico, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 312 | #307 of 312 |
| National rank | #30685 of 50,301 | #39212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 324 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Peru | Mexico |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dirigo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 29.0).
- •Dirigo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Dirigo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Dirigo Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 79.3%).
- •Dirigo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.2).
- •Dirigo Elementary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 256.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dirigo Elementary School better than Meroby Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dirigo Elementary School ranks higher (41.9 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dirigo Elementary School and Meroby Elementary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Peru and Mexico in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirigo Elementary School: 324. Meroby Elementary School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirigo Elementary School and Meroby Elementary School rank in Maine?
Dirigo Elementary School is 261st of 312 and Meroby Elementary School is 307th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).