Noble Middle School

Summary:

Noble Middle School is a public middle school located in Berwick, Maine, serving grades 6-7 with a total enrollment of 432 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60, which is ranked 85 out of 177 districts in Maine and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Noble Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.9%) compared to the state average, its academic performance has declined over the years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 25th out of 85 middle schools in 2017-2018 to 77th out of 96 middle schools in 2022-2023. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are also lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, Noble Middle School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (22.3%) and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (27.78%) compared to the state average and nearby schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as the Middle School of the Kennebunks, which consistently ranks among the top 5 middle schools in the state, Noble Middle School stands out as the lowest-performing school in the region. The school's declining performance over the past decade, along with its struggles in addressing the specific needs of various student subgroups, suggest that significant changes may be needed to improve the overall educational outcomes at Noble Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-7

 46 Cranberry Meadow Road
       Berwick, ME  03901


(207) 698-1320

District: Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,401 Help


Students who attend Noble Middle School usually attend:

High:    Noble High School

Feeder schools for Noble Middle School:

Elementary:    Eric L Knowlton School
    Hanson School
    Lebanon Elementary School
    North Berwick Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Noble Middle School ranks worse than 80.2% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28. (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 (91.9%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Noble Middle School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Noble Middle School employs 43.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Noble Middle School is $18,401.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Noble Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Noble Middle School 77th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Noble Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60 85th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Noble Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Noble Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.70 17th 51 66.7%
2007 47.09 24th 51 52.9%
2008 57.59 20th 50 60.0%
2009 48.03 29th 56 48.2%
2010 47.50 26th 60 56.7%
2011 40.44 34th 58 41.4%
2012 53.16 31st 86 64.0%
2013 67.24 21st 87 75.9%
2015 72.51 23rd 97 76.3%
2016 63.73 24th 85 71.8%
2017 68.30 19th 87 78.2%
2018 64.76 25th 85 70.6%
2019 53.23 34th 86 60.5%
2021 43.35 54th 92 41.3%
2022 50.88 51st 93 45.2%
2023 28.00 77th 96 19.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Noble Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.40 28th 64 56.3%
2021 63.63 22nd 66 66.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Noble Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.83 31st 78 60.3%
2021 43.48 56th 83 32.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Noble Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.75 39th 78 50.0%
2021 38.89 50th 83 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at Noble Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.87 17th 33 48.5%
2021 63.53 17th 44 61.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Noble 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 717 717
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 747 747
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 782 782
1994 825 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 828
1995 896 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 903
1996 896 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 903
1997 949 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 958
1998 979 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 987
1999 985 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 991
2000 976 1 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 984
2001 1069 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1077
2002 518 9 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2003 518 9 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2004 524 4 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 532 2 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2006 507 6 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 494 7 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2008 481 4 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2009 495 6 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2010 450 10 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 472
2011 431 7 10 5 0 0 0 0 453
2012 405 4 8 9 1 0 3 0 430
2013 433 2 6 5 3 0 0 0 449
2014 471 1 6 6 4 0 4 0 492
2015 456 3 6 7 1 0 6 0 479
2016 439 7 3 11 0 0 11 0 471
2017 458 3 3 9 0 0 15 0 488
2018 460 1 4 7 0 0 19 0 491
2019 470 3 2 17 0 0 23 0 515
2020 472 4 7 16 0 0 22 0 521
2021 445 5 8 7 0 0 16 0 481
2022 418 2 5 11 0 0 20 0 456
2023 397 1 4 13 0 0 17 0 432

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 Noble Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 717 57.7 12.4 n/a
1992 747 57.7 12.9 n/a
1993 782 57.2 13.7 6.3
1994 828 59.2 14.0 8.8
1995 903 67.6 13.4 9.4
1996 903 67.6 13.4 9.4
1997 958 64.6 14.8 11.6
1998 987 67.0 14.7 12
1999 991 68.0 14.6 18.9
2000 984 71.9 13.7 17.4
2001 1077 75.8 14.2 18.2
2002 534 46.0 11.6 23.4
2003 534 46.0 11.6 23.4
2004 539 46.0 11.7 24.1
2005 550 46.0 12.0 30.4
2006 527 45.0 11.7 28.7
2007 507 46.2 11.0 28.2
2008 498 63.1 7.9 29.9
2009 515 45.7 11.2 30.1
2010 472 41.8 11.2 36.9
2011 453 39.0 11.6 36.6
2012 430 38.0 11.3 10.7
2013 449 38.0 11.8 43.2
2014 492 40.6 12.1 45.5
2015 479 37.0 12.9 42.6
2016 471 39.0 12.0 32.9
2017 488 39.2 12.4 31.6
2018 491 35.7 13.7 36.3
2019 515 41.4 12.4 36.7
2020 521 43.2 12.0 34.9
2021 481 45.8 10.5 29.7
2022 456 44.8 10.1 27.6
2023 432 43.6 9.9 27.8

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 Noble Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 717 57.7 12.4 n/a
1992 747 57.7 12.9 n/a
1993 782 57.2 13.7 6.3
1994 828 59.2 14.0 8.8
1995 903 67.6 13.4 9.4
1996 903 67.6 13.4 9.4
1997 958 64.6 14.8 11.6
1998 987 67.0 14.7 12
1999 991 68.0 14.6 18.9
2000 984 71.9 13.7 17.4
2001 1077 75.8 14.2 18.2
2002 534 46.0 11.6 23.4
2003 534 46.0 11.6 23.4
2004 539 46.0 11.7 24.1
2005 550 46.0 12.0 30.4
2006 527 45.0 11.7 28.7
2007 507 46.2 11.0 28.2
2008 498 63.1 7.9 29.9
2009 515 45.7 11.2 30.1
2010 472 41.8 11.2 36.9
2011 453 39.0 11.6 36.6
2012 430 38.0 11.3 10.7
2013 449 38.0 11.8 43.2
2014 492 40.6 12.1 45.5
2015 479 37.0 12.9 42.6
2016 471 39.0 12.0 32.9
2017 488 39.2 12.4 31.6
2018 491 35.7 13.7 36.3
2019 515 41.4 12.4 36.7
2020 521 43.2 12.0 34.9
2021 481 45.8 10.5 29.7
2022 456 44.8 10.1 27.6
2023 432 43.6 9.9 27.8

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 Noble Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,287
2019 $13,877
2020 $14,199
2021 $15,269
2022 $16,845
2023 $18,401

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Noble 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 34th of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 77th of 96 Middle schools
 40.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Noble Middle School)60.688.7
 28.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60)59.985.2
 25.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Noble Middle School)3278.3
 46.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60)35.877.8
 42.1%
   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 Students515432
 16.1%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic1713
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White470397
 15.5%
Two or More Races2317
 26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.7%27.8%
 8.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Noble Middle School

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended Noble Middle School.

Noble Middle School ranks in the bottom 19.8% of Maine middle schools.


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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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