Winthrop Middle School

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Winthrop Middle School ranks 34 th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Winthrop Middle School is a public middle school in Winthrop, Maine, serving 223 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Winthrop Public Schools district, which is ranked 62 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Winthrop Middle School consistently performs well academically, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (62.73%), Mathematics (47%), and Science (60.71%) that outperform the state and district averages. The school ranks 34th out of 96 middle schools in Maine and has strong performance for both female and male students, ranking 16th and 11th, respectively, out of 83 Maine middle schools. However, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 12.5% in 2020-2021 to 22.2% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Lewiston Middle School, Winthrop Middle School has a significantly different demographic makeup, with a much higher percentage of white students. While Winthrop Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement and statewide ranking, some nearby schools, like Maranacook Community Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and high rankings in the state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

400 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364

(207) 377-2249

District: Winthrop Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,575

Students who attend Winthrop Middle School usually attend:

High:

Winthrop High School

Feeder schools for Winthrop Middle School:

Elementary:

Winthrop Grade School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 198

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Two or more races:

3.0%

African American:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winthrop Middle School ranks better than 64.6% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.01. (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 (90.9%), two or more races (3%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winthrop Middle School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Winthrop Middle School employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winthrop Middle School is $18,575.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Winthrop Middle School 34^th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Winthrop Middle School in the ranking list.)

Winthrop Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winthrop Public Schools 62^nd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Winthrop Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Winthrop Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	47.52	22^nd	51	56.9%
2007	57.58	17^th	51	66.7%
2008	71.79	12^th	50	76.0%
2009	62.14	16^th	56	71.4%
2010	69.83	14^th	60	76.7%
2011	70.71	14^th	58	75.9%
2012	67.72	21^st	86	75.6%
2013	73.97	17^th	87	80.5%
2015	79.14	19^th	97	80.4%
2016	74.64	17^th	85	80.0%
2017	85.71	10^th	87	88.5%
2018	60.16	27^th	85	68.2%
2019	54.26	32^nd	86	62.8%
2021	81.81	12^th	92	87.0%
2022	82.89	13^th	93	86.0%
2023	53.01	34^th	96	64.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winthrop Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	62.65	26^th	64	59.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Winthrop Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.17	23^rd	78	70.5%
2021	81.59	16^th	83	80.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Winthrop Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.05	36^th	78	53.8%
2021	89.30	11^th	83	86.7%

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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 Winthrop 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	252	252
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	262	262
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	249	249
1994	261	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1995	297	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
1996	297	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
1997	310	3	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	319
1998	295	2	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	301
1999	284	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	289
2000	281	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	286
2001	265	3	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	273
2002	240	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2003	240	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2004	236	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
2005	221	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2006	199	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
2007	188	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
2008	171	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2009	194	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2010	189	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2011	204	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	205
2012	208	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	213
2013	183	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	189
2014	190	7	1	3	0	0	1	0	202
2015	189	5	2	1	0	1	0	0	198
2016	194	4	3	1	0	1	0	0	203
2017	188	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	196
2018	186	4	3	3	0	0	1	0	197
2019	187	5	2	4	0	0	3	0	201
2020	181	4	0	3	0	0	1	0	189
2021	196	3	0	6	0	0	2	0	207
2022	198	3	0	2	0	0	5	0	208
2023	206	7	2	2	0	0	6	0	223
2024	180	5	3	4	0	0	6	0	198

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 Winthrop Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	252	18.0	14.0	n/a
1992	262	18.0	14.5	n/a
1993	249	20.0	12.5	17.3
1994	263	19.0	13.8	17.1
1995	303	22.0	13.8	20.8
1996	303	22.0	13.8	20.8
1997	319	23.0	13.9	20.7
1998	301	23.0	13.1	12.3
1999	289	22.8	12.7	20.4
2000	286	25.0	11.4	18.2
2001	273	22.0	12.4	15.8
2002	244	21.0	11.6	18.9
2003	244	21.0	11.6	18.9
2004	240	18.0	13.3	20.8
2005	222	18.0	12.3	23
2006	204	16.0	12.8	27
2007	193	17.8	10.8	33.2
2008	173	21.9	7.9	30.6
2009	197	17.6	11.2	34
2010	192	17.9	10.7	28.6
2011	205	13.3	15.4	37.6
2012	213	13.6	15.5	6.6
2013	189	14.4	13.0	36.5
2014	202	17.6	11.4	36.6
2015	198	16.0	12.3	32.3
2016	203	16.0	12.6	36.5
2017	196	15.6	12.5	39.3
2018	197	15.8	12.4	42.1
2019	201	14.8	13.5	34.3
2020	189	13.8	13.6	34.4
2021	207	13.8	15.0	30
2022	208	16.7	12.4	36.1
2023	223	16.2	13.7	33.2
2024	198	15.2	13.0	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 Winthrop Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	252	18.0	14.0	n/a
1992	262	18.0	14.5	n/a
1993	249	20.0	12.5	17.3
1994	263	19.0	13.8	17.1
1995	303	22.0	13.8	20.8
1996	303	22.0	13.8	20.8
1997	319	23.0	13.9	20.7
1998	301	23.0	13.1	12.3
1999	289	22.8	12.7	20.4
2000	286	25.0	11.4	18.2
2001	273	22.0	12.4	15.8
2002	244	21.0	11.6	18.9
2003	244	21.0	11.6	18.9
2004	240	18.0	13.3	20.8
2005	222	18.0	12.3	23
2006	204	16.0	12.8	27
2007	193	17.8	10.8	33.2
2008	173	21.9	7.9	30.6
2009	197	17.6	11.2	34
2010	192	17.9	10.7	28.6
2011	205	13.3	15.4	37.6
2012	213	13.6	15.5	6.6
2013	189	14.4	13.0	36.5
2014	202	17.6	11.4	36.6
2015	198	16.0	12.3	32.3
2016	203	16.0	12.6	36.5
2017	196	15.6	12.5	39.3
2018	197	15.8	12.4	42.1
2019	201	14.8	13.5	34.3
2020	189	13.8	13.6	34.4
2021	207	13.8	15.0	30
2022	208	16.7	12.4	36.1
2023	223	16.2	13.7	33.2
2024	198	15.2	13.0	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 Winthrop Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,840
2019	$13,430
2020	$14,080
2021	$15,264
2022	$16,100
2023	$18,575

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winthrop 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 32^nd of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 34^th of 96 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Winthrop Middle School)	61.2	91	29.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Winthrop Public Schools)	61.9	88.7	26.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Winthrop Middle School)	33.5	90	56.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Winthrop Public Schools)	39.4	88.2	48.8%
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	201	223	10.9%
African American	5	7	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	187	206	10.2%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	33.2%	1.1%

Schools Near Winthrop 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
Winthrop Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Rambler Road	Winthrop	04364	Kennebec County	Winthrop Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 377-2249	198	15	13.0	34.3%	180 (90.9%)	5 (2.5%)	4 (2.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	53	34^th of 96 public middle schools	64.6%		82.9	13^th of 93 public middle schools	86.0%	21	62.7	47.0	60.7	$18,575
Maranacook Community Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 Millard Harrison Drive	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 685-3128	297	27	11.0	21.5%	282 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	51.1	39^th of 96 public middle schools	59.4%		66.6	27^th of 93 public middle schools	71.0%	12	68.8	38.9	50.0	$18,507
Gardiner Regional Middle School	Public	6-8	161 Cobbossee Avenue	Gardiner	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	No	(207) 582-1326	444	38	11.5	41.4%	412 (92.8%)	12 (2.7%)	11 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	48.1	46^th of 96 public middle schools	52.1%		67.7	25^th of 93 public middle schools	73.1%	21	64.9	43.0	47.7	$16,294
Cony Middle School	Public	7-8	60 Pierce Drive	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 626-2460	329	29	11.3	44.7%	291 (88.4%)	11 (3.3%)	12 (3.6%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	22.2	83^rd of 96 public middle schools	13.5%		24.4	75^th of 93 public middle schools	19.4%	8	54.3	34.8	32.4	$14,537
Tripp Middle School	Public	7-8	65 Mathews Way	Turner	04282	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52	No	No	No	No	(207) 225-1070	326	28	11.8	34.0%	311 (95.4%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	46.3	49^th of 96 public middle schools	49.0%		51	50^th of 93 public middle schools	46.2%	1	63.4	39.7	50.0	$17,646
Oak Hill Middle School	Public	5-8	40 Ball Park Road	Sabattus	04280	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 04	No	No	No	No	(207) 375-6961	401	30	13.2	38.9%	372 (92.8%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	17.7	85^th of 96 public middle schools	11.5%		15.8	80^th of 93 public middle schools	14.0%	5	55.1	31.7	25.7	$17,560
Spruce Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	23 Community Drive	Jay	04239	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 73	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 897-4319	335	28	11.8	67.8%	317 (94.6%)	8 (2.4%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	16.9	87^th of 96 public middle schools	9.4%		46.9	56^th of 93 public middle schools	39.8%	31	54.3	28.7	31.0	$16,942
Lewiston Middle School	Public	7-8	75 Central Avenue	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4180	716	65	11.0	62.4%	320 (44.7%)	314 (43.9%)	29 (4.1%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.9%)	4.2	96^th of 96 public middle schools	0.0%		1.3	92^nd of 93 public middle schools	1.1%	4	43.3	20.4	17.6	$18,814
Auburn Middle School	Public	7-8	38 Falcon Drive	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 333-6655	490	41	11.9	52.2%	391 (79.8%)	59 (12.0%)	17 (3.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.1%)	35.4	66^th of 96 public middle schools	31.3%		19.8	77^th of 93 public middle schools	17.2%	11	62.5	35.5	36.8	$15,031

Frequently Asked Questions about Winthrop Middle School

What high school do graduates of Winthrop Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Winthrop Middle School?

Students at Winthrop Middle School are 91% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Winthrop Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 198 students attended Winthrop Middle School.

What district is Winthrop Middle School in?

Winthrop Public Schools

Is Winthrop Middle School a good school?

Winthrop Middle School ranks 34^th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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