Falmouth Middle School

Summary:

Falmouth Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school serving grades 6-8 with around 440 students, located in the town of Falmouth, Maine. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51, which is ranked 11th out of 177 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Falmouth Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Maine, often placing in the top 3 or 5 schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 3rd out of 96 Maine middle schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform the state averages in the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2022-2023, 87.56% of Falmouth Middle School students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 64.63%. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White, in contrast to some of the nearby schools, such as King Middle School and Lincoln Middle School, which have more diverse student bodies. Additionally, Falmouth Middle School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 4.09% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which range from around 18% to over 60% free and reduced lunch recipients.

While Falmouth Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, the school may face challenges in addressing the needs of a more homogeneous student population and ensuring that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to the same high-quality educational opportunities. The analysis of the nearby schools, such as Gorham Middle School, Windham Middle School, and Lyman Moore Middle School, provides valuable context for understanding Falmouth Middle School's performance and position within the broader educational landscape of the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

52 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105

(207) 781-3740

District: Falmouth Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3^rd of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,970

Students who attend Falmouth Middle School usually attend:

High:

Falmouth High School

Feeder schools for Falmouth Middle School:

Elementary:

Falmouth Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 440

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Asian:

4.5%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Falmouth Middle School ranks better than 96.9% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Asian (4.5%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Falmouth Middle School is 8.4. (See more...)

Compare Falmouth Middle School employs 52.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falmouth Middle School is $25,970.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Falmouth Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Falmouth Middle School 3^rd of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Falmouth Middle School in the ranking list.)

Falmouth Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Falmouth Public Schools 11^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Falmouth Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Falmouth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	95.08	1^st	51	98.0%
2007	94.29	1^st	51	98.0%
2008	92.76	1^st	50	98.0%
2009	94.55	1^st	56	98.2%
2010	97.55	1^st	60	98.3%
2011	96.93	1^st	58	98.3%
2012	95.35	1^st	86	98.8%
2013	94.29	1^st	87	98.9%
2015	96.84	2^nd	97	97.9%
2016	97.87	1^st	85	98.8%
2017	96.43	3^rd	87	96.6%
2018	97.77	1^st	85	98.8%
2019	97.29	3^rd	86	96.5%
2021	93.65	3^rd	92	96.7%
2022	96.64	1^st	93	98.9%
2023	95.46	3^rd	96	96.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Falmouth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	80.86	5^th	37	86.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Falmouth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	97.39	1^st	78	98.7%
2021	95.58	2^nd	83	97.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Falmouth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	96.13	3^rd	78	96.2%
2021	95.76	3^rd	83	96.4%

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Rank History for White students at Falmouth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	90.80	3^rd	33	90.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Falmouth Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	223	223
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	255	255
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	269	269
1994	287	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
1995	352	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1996	352	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1997	378	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1998	387	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
1999	429	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2000	452	2	15	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
2001	468	2	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
2002	654	3	17	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
2003	654	3	17	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
2004	686	2	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	706
2005	703	2	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
2006	697	5	16	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	726
2007	708	7	25	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	749
2008	694	9	28	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	741
2009	693	6	36	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	742
2010	660	8	26	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	701
2011	647	0	0	4	0	0	36	0	687
2012	489	7	22	5	3	0	0	0	526
2013	465	4	21	5	2	0	1	0	498
2014	471	3	27	11	4	0	0	0	516
2015	481	4	28	10	2	0	0	0	525
2016	463	5	31	6	2	0	0	0	507
2017	466	7	19	6	1	0	0	0	499
2018	454	11	23	9	1	0	0	0	498
2019	484	11	39	13	1	0	0	0	548
2020	483	14	47	12	0	0	0	0	556
2021	477	9	43	6	1	0	1	0	537
2022	445	9	27	4	2	0	0	0	487
2023	403	7	20	6	3	0	1	0	440

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Falmouth Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	223	18.0	12.3	n/a
1992	255	17.1	14.9	n/a
1993	269	18.5	14.5	2.6
1994	289	21.5	13.4	1.7
1995	357	21.6	16.5	2.2
1996	357	21.6	16.5	2.2
1997	380	26.2	14.5	3.2
1998	395	25.7	15.4	2.5
1999	436	34.3	12.7	3.7
2000	474	39.8	11.9	2.3
2001	483	39.1	12.4	1.2
2002	680	55.5	12.3	2.4
2003	680	55.5	12.3	2.4
2004	706	55.5	12.7	3
2005	725	62.4	11.6	1.8
2006	726	62.4	11.6	2.5
2007	749	64.0	11.7	3.5
2008	741	80.5	9.2	2.4
2009	742	59.6	12.4	4.3
2010	701	60.0	11.6	5
2011	687	58.3	11.7	4.4
2012	526	46.7	11.2	1.3
2013	498	47.1	10.5	4.8
2014	516	48.8	10.5	6
2015	525	46.0	11.4	6.3
2016	507	49.0	10.3	7.1
2017	499	50.5	9.8	5.4
2018	498	50.5	9.8	6.6
2019	548	51.4	10.6	6.8
2020	556	52.4	10.6	7.6
2021	537	53.1	10.1	6.3
2022	487	52.6	9.2	4.7
2023	440	52.2	8.4	4.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Falmouth Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	223	18.0	12.3	n/a
1992	255	17.1	14.9	n/a
1993	269	18.5	14.5	2.6
1994	289	21.5	13.4	1.7
1995	357	21.6	16.5	2.2
1996	357	21.6	16.5	2.2
1997	380	26.2	14.5	3.2
1998	395	25.7	15.4	2.5
1999	436	34.3	12.7	3.7
2000	474	39.8	11.9	2.3
2001	483	39.1	12.4	1.2
2002	680	55.5	12.3	2.4
2003	680	55.5	12.3	2.4
2004	706	55.5	12.7	3
2005	725	62.4	11.6	1.8
2006	726	62.4	11.6	2.5
2007	749	64.0	11.7	3.5
2008	741	80.5	9.2	2.4
2009	742	59.6	12.4	4.3
2010	701	60.0	11.6	5
2011	687	58.3	11.7	4.4
2012	526	46.7	11.2	1.3
2013	498	47.1	10.5	4.8
2014	516	48.8	10.5	6
2015	525	46.0	11.4	6.3
2016	507	49.0	10.3	7.1
2017	499	50.5	9.8	5.4
2018	498	50.5	9.8	6.6
2019	548	51.4	10.6	6.8
2020	556	52.4	10.6	7.6
2021	537	53.1	10.1	6.3
2022	487	52.6	9.2	4.7
2023	440	52.2	8.4	4.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Falmouth Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,403
2019	$16,588
2020	$18,044
2021	$20,566
2022	$22,288
2023	$25,970

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Falmouth Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 3^rd of 96 Middle schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Falmouth Middle School)	83.5	96.8	13.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Falmouth Public Schools)	81.2	94.8	13.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Falmouth Middle School)	63.1	97	33.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Falmouth Public Schools)	65.9	96.9	31%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	548	440	19.7%
African American	11	7	36.4%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	39	20	48.7%
Hispanic	13	6	53.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	484	403	16.7%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.8%	4.1%	2.7%

Schools Near Falmouth Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Falmouth Middle School	Public	6-8	52 Woodville Road	Falmouth	04105	Cumberland County	Falmouth Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 781-3740	440	52	8.4	4.1%	403 (91.6%)	7 (1.6%)	6 (1.4%)	20 (4.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	95.5	3^rd of 96 public middle schools	96.9%		96.6	1^st of 93 public middle schools	98.9%	2	87.6	69.4	78.9	$25,970
Lyman Moore Middle School	Public	6-8	171 Auburn ST	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8150	482	52	9.2	40.7%	262 (54.4%)	138 (28.6%)	28 (5.8%)	22 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.2%)	32.6	68^th of 96 public middle schools	29.2%		36.6	66^th of 93 public middle schools	29.0%	2	63.6	34.0	32.7	$22,638
Greely Middle School	Public	6-8	351 Tuttle Road	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	No	(207) 829-4815	475	52	9.1	4.4%	436 (91.8%)	4 (0.8%)	10 (2.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	94.4	4^th of 96 public middle schools	95.8%		92.5	4^th of 93 public middle schools	95.7%		83.3	69.8	73.1	$24,185
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	522 Stevens AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8145	435	44	9.9	40.7%	256 (58.9%)	95 (21.8%)	33 (7.6%)	24 (5.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)	51.7	37^th of 96 public middle schools	61.5%		42.7	60^th of 93 public middle schools	35.5%	23	72.3	34.8	50.0	$21,182
Frank H Harrison Middle School	Public	6-8	220 McCartney Street	Yarmouth	04096	Cumberland County	Yarmouth Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 846-2499	380	36	10.4	8.7%	335 (88.2%)	5 (1.3%)	13 (3.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.8%)	97.6	1^st of 96 public middle schools	99.0%		93.6	3^rd of 93 public middle schools	96.8%	2	86.4	76.6	75.0	$23,658
King Middle School	Public	6-8	92 Deering AV	Portland	04102	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8140	453	45	10.1	60.7%	166 (36.6%)	170 (37.5%)	68 (15.0%)	20 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	14.9	91^st of 96 public middle schools	5.2%		11.7	84^th of 93 public middle schools	9.7%	7	53.2	26.2	31.7	$20,345
Westbrook Middle School	Public	5-8	471 Stroudwater Street	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 854-0830	732	61	12.0	62.3%	491 (67.1%)	122 (16.7%)	44 (6.0%)	45 (6.1%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.4%)	32.5	69^th of 96 public middle schools	28.1%		9.2	85^th of 93 public middle schools	8.6%	16	63.2	34.7	31.2	$17,570
Windham Middle School	Public	6-8	408 Gray Road	Windham	04062	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 14	No	No	No	No	(207) 892-1820	562	46	12.1	25.6%	494 (87.9%)	17 (3.0%)	17 (3.0%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.3%)	35.9	65^th of 96 public middle schools	32.3%		46.3	57^th of 93 public middle schools	38.7%	8	60.8	36.5	46.3	$18,091
South Portland Middle School	Public	5-8	120 Wescott Road	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(207) 773-5629	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gorham Middle School	Public	6-8	106 Weeks Road	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 222-1220	641	50	12.9	18.4%	585 (91.3%)	15 (2.3%)	15 (2.3%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	76.5	15^th of 96 public middle schools	84.4%		83.1	12^th of 93 public middle schools	87.1%	3	71.8	59.0	51.3	$17,304

Frequently Asked Questions about Falmouth Middle School

How many students attend Falmouth Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 440 students attended Falmouth Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Falmouth Middle School attend?

Students who attend Falmouth Middle School usually go on to attend Falmouth High School

What is the racial makeup of Falmouth Middle School?

Students at Falmouth Middle School are 92% White, 5% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Falmouth Middle School in?

Falmouth Public Schools

Is Falmouth Middle School a good school?

Yes! Falmouth Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 96 Maine middle schools.

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