Richmond Middle School

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Richmond Middle School ranks 64 th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Richmond Middle School is a public middle school located in Richmond, Maine, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 107 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 02 district, which is ranked 104 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richmond Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students, ranging from 93.81% to 97.2% over the past few years, in contrast to more diverse schools like Lewiston Middle School, which has a student population that is only 46.94% white. However, the school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking ranging from 30th to 92nd out of Maine middle schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 64th and was rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, lower than higher-performing nearby schools like Brunswick Junior High School and Philip W Sugg Middle School.

Richmond Middle School has had relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.9% to 34.7% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Brunswick Junior High School (18.8% chronic absenteeism). The school also has a moderate percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.95% to 38.14% in recent years, lower than high-poverty schools like Lewiston Middle School (65.99%) but higher than more affluent schools like Brunswick Junior High School (28.96%).

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Public 6-8

132 Main Street
Richmond, ME 04357

(207) 737-4348

District: Regional School Unit 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
64^th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Students who attend Richmond Middle School usually attend:

High:

Richmond High School

Feeder schools for Richmond Middle School:

Elementary:

Marcia Buker School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 107

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richmond Middle School ranks worse than 66.7% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.4. (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.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Middle School 64^th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Richmond Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 02 104^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richmond Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Richmond Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	42.83	50^th	86	41.9%
2013	25.50	77^th	87	11.5%
2015	20.47	92^nd	97	5.2%
2016	19.84	78^th	85	8.2%
2017	18.99	79^th	87	9.2%
2018	29.74	66^th	85	22.4%
2019	37.07	53^rd	86	38.4%
2021	26.74	72^nd	92	21.7%
2022	65.86	30^th	93	67.7%
2023	37.40	64^th	96	33.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Richmond Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.18	66^th	83	20.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Richmond Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.45	49^th	83	41.0%

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Rank History for White students at Richmond Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.22	19^th	33	42.4%

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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.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Richmond Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	100	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	103
2011	111	1	0	0	1	0	2	115
2012	115	2	0	0	1	0	1	119
2013	120	1	1	0	0	0	1	123
2014	108	1	1	1	0	0	2	113
2015	110	1	1	1	0	0	0	113
2016	112	3	1	0	0	0	1	117
2017	94	2	1	0	0	0	1	98
2018	102	2	1	0	0	0	0	105
2019	104	1	0	0	0	0	0	105
2020	97	3	0	0	0	0	0	100
2021	97	4	0	1	0	0	1	103
2022	91	3	0	0	0	0	3	97
2023	104	0	0	0	0	0	3	107

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 Richmond Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	103	11.5	8.9	50.5
2011	115	8.8	13.0	53
2012	119	8.7	13.5	10.9
2013	123	10.2	12.0	50.4
2014	113	9.5	11.8	49.6
2015	113	13.0	8.6	41.6
2016	117	13.0	9.0	41
2017	98	10.3	9.5	38.8
2018	105	11.5	9.1	43.8
2019	105	11.5	9.1	45.7
2020	100	8.9	11.2	36
2021	103	10.3	10.0	35
2022	97	10.6	9.1	38.1
2023	107	10.4	10.2	36.4

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 Richmond Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	103	11.5	8.9	50.5
2011	115	8.8	13.0	53
2012	119	8.7	13.5	10.9
2013	123	10.2	12.0	50.4
2014	113	9.5	11.8	49.6
2015	113	13.0	8.6	41.6
2016	117	13.0	9.0	41
2017	98	10.3	9.5	38.8
2018	105	11.5	9.1	43.8
2019	105	11.5	9.1	45.7
2020	100	8.9	11.2	36
2021	103	10.3	10.0	35
2022	97	10.6	9.1	38.1
2023	107	10.4	10.2	36.4

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 Richmond Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,094
2019	$15,421
2020	$16,920
2021	$18,609
2022	$19,057
2023	$21,411

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond 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 53^rd of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 64^th of 96 Middle schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Richmond Middle School)	56.2	86.7	30.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 02)	53.4	86.3	32.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	105	107	1.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	104	104
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.7%	36.4%	9.3%

Schools Near Richmond 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
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
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	336	34	9.9	40.5%	305 (90.8%)	7 (2.1%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	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	529	49	10.7	17.8%	485 (91.7%)	8 (1.5%)	12 (2.3%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	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
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	292	22	13.2	33.2%	274 (93.8%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	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
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
Brunswick Junior High School	Public	6-8	65 Columbia Avenue	Brunswick	04011	Cumberland County	Brunswick Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 319-1930	537	50	10.7	28.3%	433 (80.6%)	13 (2.4%)	33 (6.1%)	16 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.8%)	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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Middle School

Is Richmond Middle School a good school?

Richmond Middle School ranks 64^th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Richmond Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 02

What high school do graduates of Richmond Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Richmond Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 107 students attended Richmond Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Richmond Middle School?

Students at Richmond Middle School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

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