Nokomis Regional Middle School

Summary:

Nokomis Regional Middle School is a public middle school located in Newport, Maine, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 544 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 19 district, which is ranked 138 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nokomis Regional Middle School has a predominantly white student population, with 93.57% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the nearby schools like Hermon Middle School (91.79% white) and Central Middle School (91.42% white). Academically, the school's performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, as well as nearby schools like Caravel Middle School, in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Nokomis Regional Middle School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.0%, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Nokomis Regional Middle School, at 45.4%, indicates that the school serves a population with a relatively low socioeconomic status. This may require the school to allocate additional resources and support to address the unique needs of these students. Despite these challenges, the school's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is comparable to the nearby schools, suggesting the potential to provide more individualized attention and support to its students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

291 Williams Road Suite 1
Newport, ME 04953

(207) 355-3600

District: Regional School Unit 19

SchoolDigger Rank:
84^th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,596

Students who attend Nokomis Regional Middle School usually attend:

High:

Nokomis Regional High School

Feeder schools for Nokomis Regional Middle School:

Elementary:	Etna-Dixmont School
	Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
	Somerset Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 544

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nokomis Regional Middle School ranks worse than 87.5% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.26. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nokomis Regional Middle School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Nokomis Regional Middle School employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nokomis Regional Middle School is $15,596.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Nokomis Regional Middle School 84^th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Nokomis Regional Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 19:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 19 138^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nokomis Regional Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Nokomis Regional Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2021	10.88	85^th	92	7.6%
2022	20.69	76^th	93	18.3%
2023	19.26	84^th	96	12.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nokomis Regional Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	13.55	58^th	66	12.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Nokomis Regional Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.81	75^th	83	9.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Nokomis Regional Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	5.59	80^th	83	3.6%

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Rank History for White students at Nokomis Regional Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	13.49	42^nd	44	4.5%

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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

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Enrollment information for Nokomis Regional Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	520	3	1	15	2	2	27	570
2021	528	4	0	16	0	2	23	573
2022	519	4	0	19	4	2	19	567
2023	509	3	1	18	3	1	9	544

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 Nokomis Regional Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	570	43.2	13.1	56.8
2021	573	44.6	12.8	56.7
2022	567	46.0	12.3	46.7
2023	544	45.0	12.0	45.4

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 Nokomis Regional Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	570	43.2	13.1	56.8
2021	573	44.6	12.8	56.7
2022	567	46.0	12.3	46.7
2023	544	45.0	12.0	45.4

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 Nokomis Regional Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2020	$13,435
2021	$14,305
2022	$13,950
2023	$15,596

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Schools Near Nokomis Regional 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
Nokomis Regional Middle School	Public	5-8	291 Williams Road Suite 1	Newport	04953	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 19	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 355-3600	544	45	12.0	45.4%	509 (93.6%)	3 (0.6%)	18 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.7%)	19.3	84^th of 96 public middle schools	12.5%		20.7	76^th of 93 public middle schools	18.3%	8	57.5	30.3	24.0	$15,596
Warsaw Middle School	Public	5-8	167 School Street	Pittsfield	04967	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 53/Maine School Admin District 53	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 487-5145	272	25	10.8	48.2%	247 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.5%)	45.8	50^th of 96 public middle schools	47.9%		30.3	70^th of 93 public middle schools	24.7%	20	63.0	47.7	34.4	$19,945
Caravel Middle School	Public	5-8	520 Irish Road	Carmel	04419	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Admin District 23	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 848-3615	203	17	12.2	40.9%	189 (93.1%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	43.3	55^th of 96 public middle schools	42.7%		61	36^th of 93 public middle schools	61.3%	19	61.9	45.4	37.2	$15,703
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	416 Main St	Corinth	04427	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64	No	No	No	No	(207) 285-3177	233	18	12.6	43.8%	213 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.9%)	16.2	90^th of 96 public middle schools	6.3%		8.7	86^th of 93 public middle schools	7.5%	4	55.3	27.0	27.2	$14,628
Hermon Middle School	Public	5-8	29 Billings Road	Hermon	04401	Penobscot County	Hermon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 848-4070	329	25	13.2	24.3%	302 (91.8%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.4%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	55.9	31^st of 96 public middle schools	67.7%		38.6	63^rd of 93 public middle schools	32.3%	32	67.9	47.6	40.5	$13,714

Frequently Asked Questions about Nokomis Regional Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Nokomis Regional Middle School?

Students at Nokomis Regional Middle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Nokomis Regional Middle School a good school?

Nokomis Regional Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Maine middle schools.

How many students attend Nokomis Regional Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 544 students attended Nokomis Regional Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Nokomis Regional Middle School attend?

Students who attend Nokomis Regional Middle School usually go on to attend Nokomis Regional High School

What district is Nokomis Regional Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 19

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