Madawaska Middle/High School

Summary:

Madawaska Middle/High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Madawaska, Maine, with a student population of 181 and part of the Maine School Admin District 27, which is ranked 78 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Madawaska Middle/High School has shown strong performance, with students outperforming the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Compared to nearby Fort Kent Community High School and Wisdom Middle High School, Madawaska Middle/High School generally performs better in these areas. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.3% to 38.6%, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Madawaska Middle/High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school serves a population with greater socioeconomic challenges.

While Madawaska Middle/High School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, the school still has a predominantly white student body. Exploring ways to further promote diversity and inclusion within the school community could be a valuable consideration. Overall, Madawaska Middle/High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, but faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors that may impact student outcomes, and could be areas for the school to focus on addressing.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 135 Seventh AVE
       Madawaska, ME  04756


(207) 728-3371

District: Madawaska Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,605 Help


Feeder schools for Madawaska Middle/High School:

Elementary:    Madawaska Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  181

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Madawaska Middle/High School ranks better than 78.9% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.62. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Madawaska Middle/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madawaska Middle/High School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Compare Madawaska Middle/High School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madawaska Middle/High School is $17,605.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Madawaska Middle/High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Madawaska Middle/High School 26th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Madawaska Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

Madawaska Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Madawaska Public Schools 78th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Madawaska Middle/High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 52.35 37th 103 64.1%
2011 66.32 28th 105 73.3%
2012 23.67 90th 107 15.9%
2013 59.01 33rd 106 68.9%
2015 40.19 31st 98 68.4%
2016 43.24 58th 111 47.7%
2017 41.88 62nd 111 44.1%
2018 32.31 78th 114 31.6%
2019 51.67 41st 114 64.0%
2021 43.97 70th 82 14.6%
2022 69.32 26th 98 73.5%
2023 60.62 26th 123 78.9%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Madawaska Middle/High 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 526 526
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 535 535
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 531 531
1994 533 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1995 523 2 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 531
1996 523 2 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 531
1997 525 2 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 532
1998 530 2 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 495 3 6 2 4 n/a n/a 0 510
2000 461 3 7 2 4 n/a n/a 0 477
2001 439 2 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 452
2002 411 3 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 411 3 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 426 2 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 384 2 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 396
2006 389 1 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2007 392 1 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2008 374 2 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2009 363 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2010 324 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2011 291 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 297
2012 271 1 2 3 1 0 1 0 279
2013 228 0 4 2 0 0 1 0 235
2014 225 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 227
2015 238 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 242
2016 226 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 230
2017 221 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 226
2018 212 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 218
2019 203 7 0 2 1 0 1 0 214
2020 209 4 0 3 3 0 2 0 221
2021 185 4 1 3 1 0 4 0 198
2022 175 2 1 7 1 0 5 0 191
2023 163 3 1 10 0 0 4 0 181

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 Madawaska Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 526 38.4 13.6 n/a
1992 535 38.6 13.8 n/a
1993 531 35.1 15.1 19.2
1994 539 34.5 15.6 16.9
1995 531 34.7 15.3 16
1996 531 34.7 15.3 16
1997 532 35.7 14.9 14.5
1998 541 34.3 15.8 19.8
1999 510 34.9 14.6 28.2
2000 477 34.0 14.0 27.7
2001 452 33.0 13.7 29.2
2002 426 32.6 13.1 29.3
2003 426 32.6 13.1 29.3
2004 438 30.5 14.4 30.6
2005 396 30.0 13.2 29.8
2006 398 30.0 13.3 25.9
2007 403 29.2 13.8 33.7
2008 384 41.9 9.2 33.1
2009 373 27.8 12.8 36.5
2010 330 29.4 11.2 37.6
2011 297 23.9 12.4 39.7
2012 279 23.3 11.9 11.8
2013 235 22.6 10.3 46.8
2014 227 20.4 11.1 39.6
2015 242 20.0 12.1 43.4
2016 230 18.0 12.7 39.1
2017 226 16.8 13.4 47.3
2018 218 17.4 12.5 48.6
2019 214 17.0 12.5 47.7
2020 221 18.1 12.1 42.5
2021 198 16.5 12.0 41.4
2022 191 15.7 12.1 34.6
2023 181 18.5 9.7 34.3

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 Madawaska Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 526 38.4 13.6 n/a
1992 535 38.6 13.8 n/a
1993 531 35.1 15.1 19.2
1994 539 34.5 15.6 16.9
1995 531 34.7 15.3 16
1996 531 34.7 15.3 16
1997 532 35.7 14.9 14.5
1998 541 34.3 15.8 19.8
1999 510 34.9 14.6 28.2
2000 477 34.0 14.0 27.7
2001 452 33.0 13.7 29.2
2002 426 32.6 13.1 29.3
2003 426 32.6 13.1 29.3
2004 438 30.5 14.4 30.6
2005 396 30.0 13.2 29.8
2006 398 30.0 13.3 25.9
2007 403 29.2 13.8 33.7
2008 384 41.9 9.2 33.1
2009 373 27.8 12.8 36.5
2010 330 29.4 11.2 37.6
2011 297 23.9 12.4 39.7
2012 279 23.3 11.9 11.8
2013 235 22.6 10.3 46.8
2014 227 20.4 11.1 39.6
2015 242 20.0 12.1 43.4
2016 230 18.0 12.7 39.1
2017 226 16.8 13.4 47.3
2018 218 17.4 12.5 48.6
2019 214 17.0 12.5 47.7
2020 221 18.1 12.1 42.5
2021 198 16.5 12.0 41.4
2022 191 15.7 12.1 34.6
2023 181 18.5 9.7 34.3

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 Madawaska Middle/High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,144
2019 $12,446
2020 $14,019
2021 $16,289
2022 $15,818
2023 $17,605

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Madawaska Middle/High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 114 High schoolsRanks 26th of 123 High schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Madawaska Middle/High School)59.887.5
 27.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Madawaska Public Schools)58.986.6
 27.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Madawaska Middle/High School)32.786.8
 54.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Madawaska Public Schools)32.585.7
 53.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students214181
 15.4%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic210
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White203163
 19.7%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.7%34.3%
 13.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Madawaska Middle/High School

Madawaska Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Madawaska Elementary School

Students at Madawaska Middle/High School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Madawaska Middle/High School ranks 26th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 181 students attended Madawaska Middle/High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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