Bath Middle School

Q: Is Bath Middle School a good school?

Bath Middle School ranks 56 th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bath Middle School is a public middle school serving 317 students in grades 6-8 in Bath, Maine. It is part of the Regional School Unit 01 (LKRSU) district, which is ranked 71 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bath Middle School has several key strengths, including strong academic performance with students outperforming state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also serves a relatively affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.4% in 2020-2021 to 31.9% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Bath Middle School generally outperforms schools in the Regional School Unit 04 and Regional School Unit 02 districts, but lags behind the high-performing Freeport Middle School and Brunswick Junior High School. While Bath Middle School's enrollment has seen a slight decline in recent years, the school remains a solid performer in the region with room for improvement to reach the level of the top-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

6 Old Brunswick Road
Bath, ME 04530

(207) 443-8270

District: Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,905

Students who attend Bath Middle School usually attend:

High:

Morse High School

Feeder schools for Bath Middle School:

Elementary:

Phippsburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Two or more races:

3.8%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bath Middle School ranks worse than 58.3% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.02. (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 (92.4%), two or more races (3.8%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bath Middle School is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare Bath Middle School employs 32.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bath Middle School is $22,905.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Bath Middle School 56^th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Bath Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu 71^st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bath Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bath Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	41.73	32^nd	60	46.7%
2011	54.99	20^th	58	65.5%
2012	53.04	32^nd	86	62.8%
2013	49.51	41^st	87	52.9%
2015	58.89	34^th	97	64.9%
2016	63.46	25^th	85	70.6%
2017	38.39	53^rd	87	39.1%
2018	44.62	40^th	85	52.9%
2019	38.83	51^st	86	40.7%
2021	51.29	44^th	92	52.2%
2022	54.40	46^th	93	50.5%
2023	43.02	56^th	96	41.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	32.56	48^th	64	25.0%
2021	75.55	11^th	66	83.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Bath Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.16	44^th	78	43.6%
2021	51.53	49^th	83	41.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Bath Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.75	55^th	78	29.5%
2021	47.84	40^th	83	51.8%

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Rank History for White students at Bath Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	56.88	15^th	33	54.5%
2021	73.40	13^th	44	70.5%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, January 3, 2022

3 children attended, stellar staff, atmosphere and experience for all Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, February 21, 2021

Kids all had very good experiences here. Teachers are encouraging and energetic. They set a standard for their students and hold them accountable. Our kids felt supported. School has various clubs and sports for students after school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bath Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	358	13	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	381
2010	323	13	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	345
2011	334	10	4	6	3	1	0	358
2012	353	13	4	7	3	1	3	384
2013	346	10	5	5	1	1	7	375
2014	330	3	2	4	1	1	11	352
2015	315	4	1	3	0	0	14	337
2016	311	5	0	4	0	0	9	329
2017	312	11	1	8	0	0	13	345
2018	319	7	1	7	0	0	16	350
2019	331	10	1	4	1	0	11	358
2020	308	8	2	4	2	0	11	335
2021	303	7	1	5	2	0	15	333
2022	292	4	2	5	2	0	13	318
2023	293	6	1	3	2	0	12	317

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 Bath Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	381	34.7	11.0	37.3
2010	345	34.7	9.9	44.6
2011	358	30.2	11.8	43.3
2012	384	29.3	13.1	5.7
2013	375	28.1	13.3	53.1
2014	352	30.3	11.5	50.6
2015	337	30.0	11.2	52.2
2016	329	30.0	10.9	50.2
2017	345	32.0	10.7	46.7
2018	350	31.8	11.0	46.6
2019	358	32.0	11.1	47.2
2020	335	32.3	10.3	47.2
2021	333	32.3	10.3	44.7
2022	318	33.6	9.4	34.9
2023	317	32.9	9.6	36.9

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 Bath Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	381	34.7	11.0	37.3
2010	345	34.7	9.9	44.6
2011	358	30.2	11.8	43.3
2012	384	29.3	13.1	5.7
2013	375	28.1	13.3	53.1
2014	352	30.3	11.5	50.6
2015	337	30.0	11.2	52.2
2016	329	30.0	10.9	50.2
2017	345	32.0	10.7	46.7
2018	350	31.8	11.0	46.6
2019	358	32.0	11.1	47.2
2020	335	32.3	10.3	47.2
2021	333	32.3	10.3	44.7
2022	318	33.6	9.4	34.9
2023	317	32.9	9.6	36.9

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 Bath Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,011
2019	$16,452
2020	$17,892
2021	$21,472
2022	$22,360
2023	$22,905

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bath 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 51^st of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 56^th of 96 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Bath Middle School)	57.9	85.2	27.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu)	56.4	82.5	26%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Bath Middle School)	25.2	83.3	58.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu)	33.8	81.7	47.9%
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	358	317	11.5%
African American	10	6	40%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	331	293	11.5%
Two or More Races	11	12	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.2%	36.9%	10.3%

Schools Near Bath 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
Bath Middle School	Public	6-8	6 Old Brunswick Road	Bath	04530	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	No	(207) 443-8270	317	33	9.6	36.9%	293 (92.4%)	6 (1.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	43	56^th of 96 public middle schools	41.7%		54.4	46^th of 93 public middle schools	50.5%	10	61.9	40.1	53.6	$22,905
Mt Ararat Middle School	Public	6-8	66 Republic Avenue	Topsham	04086	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75	No	No	No	No	(207) 729-2950	577	49	11.7	25.3%	527 (91.3%)	4 (0.7%)	16 (2.8%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	54.9	32^nd of 96 public middle schools	66.7%		50.4	53^rd of 93 public middle schools	43.0%	21	67.7	46.1	43.4	$18,775
Brunswick Junior High School	Public	6-8	65 Columbia Avenue	Brunswick	04011	Cumberland County	Brunswick Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 319-1930	518	49	10.5	29.0%	427 (82.4%)	14 (2.7%)	21 (4.1%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (7.9%)	77.2	14^th of 96 public middle schools	85.4%		76.4	18^th of 93 public middle schools	80.6%	4	75.9	54.8	55.9	$21,808
Philip W Sugg Middle School	Public	6-8	4 Sugg Drive	Lisbon Falls	04252	Androscoggin County	Lisbon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 353-3055	290	21	13.8	38.6%	268 (92.4%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	63	26^th of 96 public middle schools	72.9%		64.5	32^nd of 93 public middle schools	65.6%	6	73.8	43.6	58.4	$15,582
Freeport Middle School	Public	6-8	19 Kendall Lane	Freeport	04032	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 05	No	No	No	No	(207) 865-6051	307	29	10.6	22.8%	266 (86.6%)	17 (5.5%)	5 (1.6%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	92.1	8^th of 96 public middle schools	91.7%		86.3	8^th of 93 public middle schools	91.4%		78.8	68.8	76.1	$21,525
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	390	29	13.3	45.4%	366 (93.8%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bath Middle School

What district is Bath Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu

Is Bath Middle School a good school?

Bath Middle School ranks 56^th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bath Middle School?

Students at Bath Middle School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Bath Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bath Middle School usually go on to attend Morse High School

How many students attend Bath Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Bath Middle School.

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