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Medway Middle School

Summary:

Medway Middle School is a small public middle school in Medway, Maine, serving 110 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 67 district, which is ranked 176 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Medway Middle School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 60 out of 87 schools in 2016-2017 to 94 out of 96 schools in 2022-2023. Its academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 53.64% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 19.09% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 64.63% and 48.68%, respectively. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, with 35.4% of students chronically absent, and a high percentage (52.73%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

In comparison, Mattanawcook Junior High School, a nearby middle school, has significantly better academic performance, with a 62.97% proficiency rate in English Language Arts and a 53.48% proficiency rate in Mathematics. Mattanawcook Junior High School also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate than Medway Middle School, suggesting that Medway Middle School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address its challenges and improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 25 Middle School Drive
       Medway, ME  04460

(207) 746-3470

District: Medway Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,867 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  110

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Medway Middle School ranks worse than 97.9% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.18. (See more...)
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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 (92.7%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medway Middle School is 9.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medway Middle School is $23,867.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Medway Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Medway Middle School 94th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Medway Middle School in the ranking list.)

Medway Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Medway Public Schools 176th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Medway Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Medway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.74 42nd 51 17.6%
2007 31.34 42nd 51 17.6%
2008 6.47 50th 50 0.0%
2009 14.06 53rd 56 5.4%
2010 19.94 55th 60 8.3%
2011 24.46 50th 58 13.8%
2012 36.78 59th 86 31.4%
2013 39.09 56th 87 35.6%
2015 24.22 89th 97 8.2%
2016 25.68 70th 85 17.6%
2017 32.68 60th 87 31.0%
2018 32.11 62nd 85 27.1%
2019 26.39 68th 86 20.9%
2022 6.93 88th 93 5.4%
2023 12.18 94th 96 2.1%
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Rank History for White students at Medway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.91 22nd 33 33.3%
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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.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, September 8, 2012

Open Quote Great school! Parent friendly. Teachers could be more prepared on bullying issues. New principle is moving the school in a very positive direction. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Medway 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 185 185
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 192 192
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 197 197
1994 191 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1995 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1996 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1997 150 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1998 142 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1999 233 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2000 239 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2001 217 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2002 207 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2003 207 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2004 188 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2005 187 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2006 173 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2007 157 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2008 163 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 166
2009 157 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2010 156 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2011 139 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 142
2012 135 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 137
2013 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 63
2014 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54
2015 109 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 109
2016 103 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 104
2017 105 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 106
2018 111 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 114
2019 109 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 113
2020 100 1 0 2 1 0 2 0 106
2021 96 1 0 2 1 0 2 0 102
2022 89 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 91
2023 102 0 0 5 1 0 2 0 110

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 Medway Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 185 10.4 17.7 n/a
1992 192 11.4 16.8 n/a
1993 197 10.0 19.7 53.8
1994 191 10.0 19.1 48.2
1995 170 7.0 24.3 51.8
1996 170 7.0 24.3 51.8
1997 152 9.0 16.9 28.9
1998 144 11.0 13.1 27.8
1999 237 17.5 13.5 39.7
2000 244 18.2 13.4 95.9
2001 225 17.8 12.6 98.7
2002 216 16.5 13.1 45.8
2003 216 16.5 13.1 45.8
2004 194 18.9 10.3 53.6
2005 191 17.3 11.0 51.3
2006 178 15.1 11.8 50.6
2007 160 15.8 10.1 53.8
2008 166 19.7 8.4 45.8
2009 161 15.3 10.5 60.9
2010 160 15.3 10.4 59.4
2011 142 13.5 10.5 59.2
2012 137 13.0 10.4 6.6
2013 63 12.8 4.8 95.2
2014 54 13.9 3.8 94.4
2015 109 13.0 8.3 73.4
2016 104 12.0 8.6 68.3
2017 106 12.3 8.6 61.3
2018 114 12.2 9.3 60.5
2019 113 12.2 9.2 63.7
2020 106 12.2 8.6 66
2021 102 12.0 8.5 58.8
2022 91 11.0 8.2 46.2
2023 110 12.0 9.1 52.7

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 Medway Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 185 10.4 17.7 n/a
1992 192 11.4 16.8 n/a
1993 197 10.0 19.7 53.8
1994 191 10.0 19.1 48.2
1995 170 7.0 24.3 51.8
1996 170 7.0 24.3 51.8
1997 152 9.0 16.9 28.9
1998 144 11.0 13.1 27.8
1999 237 17.5 13.5 39.7
2000 244 18.2 13.4 95.9
2001 225 17.8 12.6 98.7
2002 216 16.5 13.1 45.8
2003 216 16.5 13.1 45.8
2004 194 18.9 10.3 53.6
2005 191 17.3 11.0 51.3
2006 178 15.1 11.8 50.6
2007 160 15.8 10.1 53.8
2008 166 19.7 8.4 45.8
2009 161 15.3 10.5 60.9
2010 160 15.3 10.4 59.4
2011 142 13.5 10.5 59.2
2012 137 13.0 10.4 6.6
2013 63 12.8 4.8 95.2
2014 54 13.9 3.8 94.4
2015 109 13.0 8.3 73.4
2016 104 12.0 8.6 68.3
2017 106 12.3 8.6 61.3
2018 114 12.2 9.3 60.5
2019 113 12.2 9.2 63.7
2020 106 12.2 8.6 66
2021 102 12.0 8.5 58.8
2022 91 11.0 8.2 46.2
2023 110 12.0 9.1 52.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Medway Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,890
2019 $18,180
2020 $19,887
2021 $21,731
2022 $27,019
2023 $23,867

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Medway Middle 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 68th of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 94th of 96 Middle schools
 18.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Medway Middle School)43.172.9
 29.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students113110
 2.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic05
Pacific Islander00
White109102
 6.4%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.7%52.7%
 11%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medway Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 110 students attended Medway Middle School.

Medway Middle School ranks in the bottom 2.1% of Maine middle schools.

Students at Medway Middle School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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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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