Leonard Middle School

Summary:

Leonard Middle School is a public middle school located in Old Town, Maine, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 306 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 34 district, which is ranked 134 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past several years, Leonard Middle School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 47th out of 86 Maine middle schools in 2018-2019 to 74th out of 96 in 2022-2023. Its student population is predominantly White, with a decreasing percentage of minority students. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.1% in 2020-2021 to 31.1% in 2022-2023, which is well above the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have all declined and are below the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Reeds Brook Middle School and Holbrook School, Leonard Middle School generally underperforms. The school's proximity to higher-performing middle schools, like Orono Middle School, presents an opportunity for Leonard Middle School to learn from and collaborate with these successful institutions to identify and implement strategies for improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 156 Oak Street
       Old Town, ME  04468


(207) 827-3900

District: Regional School Unit 34

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,643 Help


Students who attend Leonard Middle School usually attend:

High:    Old Town High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  306

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Two or more races:
4.9%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.7% Help


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Compare Details Leonard Middle School ranks worse than 77.1% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.36. (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 (87.6%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leonard Middle School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Leonard Middle School employs 27.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leonard Middle School is $17,643.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Leonard Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Leonard Middle School 74th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Leonard Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 34:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 34 134th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leonard Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Leonard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 69.65 20th 86 76.7%
2013 46.92 44th 87 49.4%
2015 39.53 61st 97 37.1%
2016 36.75 47th 85 44.7%
2017 52.62 31st 87 64.4%
2018 31.94 63rd 85 25.9%
2019 41.83 47th 86 45.3%
2021 28.84 69th 92 25.0%
2022 36.05 67th 93 28.0%
2023 29.36 74th 96 22.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leonard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.79 15th 37 59.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leonard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.44 32nd 64 50.0%
2021 29.04 47th 66 28.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Leonard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.79 60th 78 23.1%
2021 23.57 65th 83 21.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Leonard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.88 30th 78 61.5%
2021 26.51 63rd 83 24.1%
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Rank History for White students at Leonard Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.29 27th 44 38.6%
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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 Leonard Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 267 6 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 281
2011 277 5 3 2 2 0 2 0 291
2012 300 3 2 1 3 0 1 0 310
2013 275 3 5 3 1 0 5 0 292
2014 275 6 2 4 1 0 11 0 299
2015 272 1 2 2 4 0 15 0 296
2016 256 3 3 7 4 0 16 0 289
2017 266 6 4 7 4 0 19 0 306
2018 276 6 6 5 4 0 14 0 311
2019 286 10 2 3 5 0 11 0 317
2020 289 7 2 4 5 0 12 0 319
2021 281 9 1 4 2 0 14 0 311
2022 279 4 3 5 3 0 17 0 311
2023 268 4 5 10 4 0 15 0 306

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 Leonard Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 281 31.7 8.8 35.2
2011 291 31.0 9.3 31.3
2012 310 30.9 10.0 7.7
2013 292 30.4 9.6 50
2014 299 30.3 9.8 54.8
2015 296 26.0 11.3 56.1
2016 289 25.0 11.5 45.7
2017 306 24.2 12.6 49.7
2018 311 24.2 12.8 50.8
2019 317 24.0 13.2 47.6
2020 319 24.9 12.8 46.4
2021 311 25.5 12.1 51.8
2022 311 26.6 11.6 46.6
2023 306 27.2 11.2 48.7

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 Leonard Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 281 31.7 8.8 35.2
2011 291 31.0 9.3 31.3
2012 310 30.9 10.0 7.7
2013 292 30.4 9.6 50
2014 299 30.3 9.8 54.8
2015 296 26.0 11.3 56.1
2016 289 25.0 11.5 45.7
2017 306 24.2 12.6 49.7
2018 311 24.2 12.8 50.8
2019 317 24.0 13.2 47.6
2020 319 24.9 12.8 46.4
2021 311 25.5 12.1 51.8
2022 311 26.6 11.6 46.6
2023 306 27.2 11.2 48.7

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 Leonard Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,805
2019 $12,926
2020 $13,494
2021 $15,886
2022 $15,910
2023 $17,643

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Leonard Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 74th of 96 Middle schools
 22.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Leonard Middle School)54.580.2
 25.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 34)51.781.5
 29.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Leonard Middle School)3281.3
 49.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 34)32.981.4
 48.5%
   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 Students317306
 3.5%
African American104
 60%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic310
 233.3%
Pacific Islander00
White286268
 6.3%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%48.7%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Leonard Middle School

Leonard Middle School ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Maine middle schools.

Students at Leonard Middle School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Leonard Middle School usually go on to attend Old Town High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 306 students attended Leonard Middle School.


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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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