China Middle School

Summary:

China Middle School is a public middle school located in China Village, Maine, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 198 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 18 district, which is ranked 51 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While China Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.92%) compared to nearby schools, it has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism over the past three years, from 29.2% in 2021-2022 to 17.7% in 2022-2023. However, this is still higher than the state average and lower than some nearby schools like Mt. View Middle School (35.5%) and Waterville Junior High School (36.3%). The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have declined over the past three years, with the 2022-2023 school year showing the lowest proficiency rates (60.94% in ELA and 45.83% in Math) compared to the district and state averages. Interestingly, the school's science proficiency rate (40.63%) is higher than the district and state averages.

China Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.87%), which is higher than the nearby Messalonskee Middle School (32.52%) but lower than Mt. View Middle School (59.13%) and Waterville Junior High School (52.37%). Additionally, China Middle School has a higher student-teacher ratio (13.2) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 10.3 to 11.4 students per teacher. By addressing the identified areas for improvement and exploring the factors that contribute to the success of higher-performing schools in the region, China Middle School and the Regional School Unit 18 district can develop targeted strategies to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 773 Lakeview Drive
       China Village, ME  04926


(207) 445-1500

District: Regional School Unit 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,111 Help


Students who attend China Middle School usually attend:

High:    Messalonskee High School

Feeder schools for China Middle School:

Elementary:    China Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  198

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Hispanic:
3.5%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details China Middle School ranks worse than 54.2% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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%), Hispanic (3.5%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at China Middle School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare China Middle School employs 14.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at China Middle School is $16,111.
Schooldigger Rankings:

China Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks China Middle School 52nd of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See China Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 18:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 18 51st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for China Middle School

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Rank History for all students at China Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 43.24 49th 86 43.0%
2013 59.05 26th 87 70.1%
2015 37.78 65th 97 33.0%
2016 31.48 60th 85 29.4%
2017 54.68 29th 87 66.7%
2018 46.65 38th 85 55.3%
2019 49.13 39th 86 54.7%
2021 68.43 28th 92 69.6%
2022 54.83 45th 93 51.6%
2023 44.41 52nd 96 45.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at China Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.90 2nd 66 97.0%
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Rank History for Female students at China Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.38 26th 78 66.7%
2021 68.69 33rd 83 60.2%
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Rank History for Male students at China Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.88 59th 78 24.4%
2021 87.34 13th 83 84.3%
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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 China Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 197 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 202
2011 205 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 213
2012 218 4 0 0 3 1 0 0 226
2013 205 3 0 1 3 0 1 0 213
2014 198 2 0 1 4 0 0 0 205
2015 177 0 0 5 2 0 2 0 186
2016 172 2 1 11 0 0 2 0 188
2017 173 1 2 10 0 0 4 0 190
2018 162 0 2 8 0 0 4 0 176
2019 184 0 2 5 1 0 5 0 197
2020 191 1 0 3 1 0 5 0 201
2021 185 0 0 4 1 0 10 0 200
2022 200 0 0 5 2 0 12 0 219
2023 182 1 0 7 1 0 7 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 China Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 202 17.3 11.6 40.6
2011 213 16.8 12.6 39
2012 226 17.2 13.1 n/a
2013 213 17.5 12.1 49.8
2014 205 14.8 13.7 52.7
2015 186 15.0 12.4 43
2016 188 16.0 11.7 49.5
2017 190 15.5 12.2 53.2
2018 176 13.9 12.6 47.7
2019 197 13.9 14.1 42.1
2020 201 14.0 14.3 49.3
2021 200 13.9 14.3 39
2022 219 15.9 13.7 37
2023 198 14.9 13.2 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 China Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 202 17.3 11.6 40.6
2011 213 16.8 12.6 39
2012 226 17.2 13.1 n/a
2013 213 17.5 12.1 49.8
2014 205 14.8 13.7 52.7
2015 186 15.0 12.4 43
2016 188 16.0 11.7 49.5
2017 190 15.5 12.2 53.2
2018 176 13.9 12.6 47.7
2019 197 13.9 14.1 42.1
2020 201 14.0 14.3 49.3
2021 200 13.9 14.3 39
2022 219 15.9 13.7 37
2023 198 14.9 13.2 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for China Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,545
2019 $14,074
2020 $13,941
2021 $16,385
2022 $15,369
2023 $16,111

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

Impact of COVID-19 on China 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 39th of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 52nd of 96 Middle schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (China Middle School)53.683.9
 30.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 18)57.388
 30.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (China Middle School)24.584.8
 60.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 18)35.486.7
 51.4%
   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 Students197198
 0.5%
African American01
American Indian11
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White184182
 1.1%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%36.9%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about China Middle School

Students who attend China Middle School usually go on to attend Messalonskee High School

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

China Middle School ranks 52nd of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 198 students attended China Middle School.


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