Oxford Hills Middle School

Summary:

Oxford Hills Middle School is a public middle school located in Norway, Maine, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 480 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17, which is ranked 154 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oxford Hills Middle School faces several challenges, including underperformance on academic measures, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and a relatively homogeneous student population compared to nearby schools. The school's proficiency rates in 2022-2023 were 55.33% in English Language Arts, 23.45% in Mathematics, and 29.68% in Science, all below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 55.7% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Jordan-Small Middle School and Tripp Middle School, which have outperformed Oxford Hills Middle School on academic measures.

To improve student outcomes, the school and Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17 may need to closely examine their educational practices, address equity and access issues, and implement strategies to improve attendance and engagement. The school's performance has declined over the years, and it may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies of its higher-performing counterparts in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 100 Pine Street
       Norway, ME  04271


(207) 743-5946

District: Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,200 Help


Students who attend Oxford Hills Middle School usually attend:

High:    Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Feeder schools for Oxford Hills Middle School:

Elementary:    Agnes Gray School
    Guy E Rowe School
    Harrison Elementary
    Hebron Station School
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  480

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oxford Hills Middle School ranks worse than 91.7% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.82. (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 (92.1%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oxford Hills Middle School is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oxford Hills Middle School is $17,200.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Oxford Hills Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Oxford Hills Middle School 88th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Oxford Hills Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17 154th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oxford Hills Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Oxford Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.39 46th 51 9.8%
2007 18.57 51st 51 0.0%
2008 20.54 46th 50 8.0%
2009 25.79 44th 56 21.4%
2010 33.87 38th 60 36.7%
2011 33.31 42nd 58 27.6%
2012 31.06 68th 86 20.9%
2013 36.83 63rd 87 27.6%
2015 29.00 79th 97 18.6%
2016 14.35 83rd 85 2.4%
2017 17.16 81st 87 6.9%
2018 14.53 81st 85 4.7%
2019 10.06 84th 86 2.3%
2021 27.68 71st 92 22.8%
2022 5.76 90th 93 3.2%
2023 16.82 88th 96 8.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oxford Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.86 30th 37 18.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oxford Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.82 59th 64 7.8%
2021 47.36 36th 66 45.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Oxford Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.26 77th 78 1.3%
2021 63.42 40th 83 51.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Oxford Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.26 75th 78 3.8%
2021 16.17 71st 83 14.5%
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Rank History for White students at Oxford Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.56 33rd 33 0.0%
2021 36.64 32nd 44 27.3%
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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
Thursday, March 8, 2018

Open Quote My son was struggling in school in his old district. He hated leaving every morning. He came to OHMS and is thriving! A's and B's joining after school programs and volunteering for the community. He loves going in everyday and that is thanks to his amazing hard working teachers, who go above and beyond and have our children's best interests in mind. Thank you To all of them. Especially J.C ! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oxford Hills 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 588 588
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 565 565
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 580 580
1994 603 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a -4 601
1995 596 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1996 596 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1997 623 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 629
1998 623 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 624
1999 611 2 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 617
2000 626 2 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2001 595 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2002 611 6 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2003 611 6 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2004 581 7 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2005 594 9 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 612
2006 582 5 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 595
2007 527 7 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2008 494 6 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2009 529 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2010 532 6 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 546
2011 537 5 5 6 3 0 3 0 559
2012 500 7 5 8 5 0 9 0 534
2013 453 9 3 4 6 0 23 0 498
2014 457 8 7 5 5 0 14 0 496
2015 455 2 4 9 2 0 13 0 485
2016 449 4 1 18 3 0 16 0 491
2017 462 4 4 19 4 0 14 0 507
2018 519 3 5 11 4 0 12 0 554
2019 530 1 5 6 2 0 16 0 560
2020 494 2 5 5 1 0 15 0 522
2021 466 1 3 7 2 0 10 0 489
2022 446 3 0 14 2 0 13 0 478
2023 442 2 2 20 2 0 12 0 480

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 Oxford Hills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 588 34.8 16.8 n/a
1992 565 34.0 16.6 n/a
1993 580 33.0 17.6 23.8
1994 601 36.0 16.7 25
1995 599 37.1 16.1 27
1996 599 37.1 16.1 27
1997 629 37.0 17.0 30.2
1998 624 37.0 16.9 27.4
1999 617 37.0 16.7 42.5
2000 632 36.0 17.6 41.1
2001 603 37.0 16.3 43.1
2002 623 41.0 15.2 41.7
2003 623 41.0 15.2 41.7
2004 596 38.1 15.6 43.6
2005 612 43.0 14.2 50.3
2006 595 42.2 14.1 47.2
2007 541 44.1 12.3 50.8
2008 506 57.3 8.8 50.8
2009 541 42.7 12.6 53.4
2010 546 41.7 13.0 56.4
2011 559 40.7 13.7 62.4
2012 534 37.1 14.3 10.1
2013 498 41.2 12.0 67.7
2014 496 40.8 12.1 65.3
2015 485 39.0 12.4 61
2016 491 39.0 12.5 57.6
2017 507 39.3 12.9 57.8
2018 554 43.1 12.8 61.9
2019 560 40.1 13.9 57.1
2020 522 42.7 12.2 54.6
2021 489 42.3 11.5 58.9
2022 478 43.6 10.9 60.7
2023 480 43.6 11.0 49.4

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 Oxford Hills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 588 34.8 16.8 n/a
1992 565 34.0 16.6 n/a
1993 580 33.0 17.6 23.8
1994 601 36.0 16.7 25
1995 599 37.1 16.1 27
1996 599 37.1 16.1 27
1997 629 37.0 17.0 30.2
1998 624 37.0 16.9 27.4
1999 617 37.0 16.7 42.5
2000 632 36.0 17.6 41.1
2001 603 37.0 16.3 43.1
2002 623 41.0 15.2 41.7
2003 623 41.0 15.2 41.7
2004 596 38.1 15.6 43.6
2005 612 43.0 14.2 50.3
2006 595 42.2 14.1 47.2
2007 541 44.1 12.3 50.8
2008 506 57.3 8.8 50.8
2009 541 42.7 12.6 53.4
2010 546 41.7 13.0 56.4
2011 559 40.7 13.7 62.4
2012 534 37.1 14.3 10.1
2013 498 41.2 12.0 67.7
2014 496 40.8 12.1 65.3
2015 485 39.0 12.4 61
2016 491 39.0 12.5 57.6
2017 507 39.3 12.9 57.8
2018 554 43.1 12.8 61.9
2019 560 40.1 13.9 57.1
2020 522 42.7 12.2 54.6
2021 489 42.3 11.5 58.9
2022 478 43.6 10.9 60.7
2023 480 43.6 11.0 49.4

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 Oxford Hills Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,694
2019 $12,274
2020 $13,631
2021 $17,165
2022 $16,697
2023 $17,200

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oxford Hills 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 84th of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 88th of 96 Middle schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Oxford Hills Middle School)40.170.7
 30.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17)42.772.3
 29.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Oxford Hills Middle School)17.572.3
 54.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17)22.872
 49.3%
   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 Students560480
 14.3%
African American12
 100%
American Indian22
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic620
 233.3%
Pacific Islander00
White530442
 16.6%
Two or More Races1612
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%49.4%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oxford Hills Middle School

Students at Oxford Hills Middle School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Oxford Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Maine middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 480 students attended Oxford Hills Middle School.

Students who attend Oxford Hills Middle School usually go on to attend Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School


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