Bath Middle School

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:
56th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,905 Help


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:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.8%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bath Middle School ranks worse than 58.3% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.02. (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 (90.8%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bath Middle School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Bath Middle School employs 33.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 56th 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 71st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 41.73 32nd 60 46.7%
2011 54.99 20th 58 65.5%
2012 53.04 32nd 86 62.8%
2013 49.51 41st 87 52.9%
2015 58.89 34th 97 64.9%
2016 63.46 25th 85 70.6%
2017 38.39 53rd 87 39.1%
2018 44.62 40th 85 52.9%
2019 38.83 51st 86 40.7%
2021 51.29 44th 92 52.2%
2022 54.40 46th 93 50.5%
2023 43.02 56th 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 48th 64 25.0%
2021 75.55 11th 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 44th 78 43.6%
2021 51.53 49th 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 55th 78 29.5%
2021 47.84 40th 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 15th 33 54.5%
2021 73.40 13th 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.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 3, 2022

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


by a parent
Sunday, February 21, 2021

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2009 358 13 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2010 323 13 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 345
2011 334 10 4 6 3 1 0 0 358
2012 353 13 4 7 3 1 3 0 384
2013 346 10 5 5 1 1 7 0 375
2014 330 3 2 4 1 1 11 0 352
2015 315 4 1 3 0 0 14 0 337
2016 311 5 0 4 0 0 9 0 329
2017 312 11 1 8 0 0 13 0 345
2018 319 7 1 7 0 0 16 0 350
2019 331 10 1 4 1 0 11 0 358
2020 308 8 2 4 2 0 11 0 335
2021 303 7 1 5 2 0 15 0 333
2022 292 4 2 5 2 0 13 0 318
2023 293 6 1 3 2 0 12 0 317
2024 305 7 1 8 2 0 13 0 336

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
2024 336 33.9 9.9 40.5

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
2024 336 33.9 9.9 40.5

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

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YearTotal 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 51st of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 56th 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)57.985.2
 27.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu)56.482.5
 26%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Bath Middle School)25.283.3
 58.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu)33.881.7
 47.9%
   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 Students358317
 11.5%
African American106
 40%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White331293
 11.5%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.2%36.9%
 10.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bath Middle School

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 336 students attended Bath Middle School.

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

Students at Bath Middle School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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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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