Meroby Elementary School vs T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meroby Elementary School
Mexico · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
Dixfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students
| Measure | Meroby Elementary School Mexico, Maine | T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School Dixfield, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 312 | #82 of 84 |
| National rank | #39212 of 50,301 | #11200 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 256 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Mexico | Dixfield |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 29.0).
- •Meroby Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 79.3%).
- •Meroby Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.0).
- •Meroby Elementary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 180.
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 Meroby Elementary School better than T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School ranks higher (33.5 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 Meroby Elementary School and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Mexico and Dixfield in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meroby Elementary School: 256. T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meroby Elementary School and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School rank in Maine?
Meroby Elementary School is 307th of 312 and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is 82nd of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).