Maranacook Community Middle School

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Maranacook Community Middle School ranks 39 th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Maranacook Community Middle School is a public middle school located in Readfield, Maine, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 303 students. The school is part of the Winthrop Public Schools district, which is ranked 65 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Maranacook Community Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Maine, ranking 39th out of 96 middle schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance is strong, with 68.77% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 38.87% in Mathematics, and 50% in Science for the 2022-2023 school year, which are higher than the state and district averages. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.6% in 2020-2021 to 24.1% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend that the school should address.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Messalonskee Middle School, Maranacook Community Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, but some nearby schools have higher overall rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (20.79% in 2022-2023), which is lower than some nearby schools, but it has performed well for low socioeconomic status students, ranking 9th out of 64 middle schools in Maine for the 2018-2019 school year.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2100 Millard Harrison Drive
Readfield, ME 04355

(207) 685-3128

District: Regional School Unit 38

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,507

Students who attend Maranacook Community Middle School usually attend:

High:

Maranacook Community High School

Feeder schools for Maranacook Community Middle School:

Elementary:

Fayette Central School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 303

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

Asian:

1.0%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maranacook Community Middle School ranks better than 59.4% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.14. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), Asian (1%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maranacook Community Middle School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Maranacook Community Middle School employs 27.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maranacook Community Middle School is $18,507.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Maranacook Community Middle School 39^th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Maranacook Community Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 38:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 38 65^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maranacook Community Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Maranacook Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	45.39	44^th	86	48.8%
2013	32.93	70^th	87	19.5%
2015	68.70	25^th	97	74.2%
2016	73.04	19^th	85	77.6%
2017	60.89	25^th	87	71.3%
2018	60.06	28^th	85	67.1%
2019	55.38	30^th	86	65.1%
2021	72.34	23^rd	92	75.0%
2022	66.62	27^th	93	71.0%
2023	51.14	39^th	96	59.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maranacook Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	78.40	9^th	64	85.9%
2021	39.08	40^th	66	39.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Maranacook Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.88	33^rd	78	57.7%
2021	87.42	11^th	83	86.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Maranacook Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.64	32^nd	78	59.0%
2021	53.61	37^th	83	55.4%

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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 Maranacook Community Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	312	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	318
2011	302	0	0	0	0	0	6	308
2012	280	0	0	0	0	0	7	287
2013	260	0	0	0	0	0	9	269
2014	253	3	2	0	0	1	0	259
2015	265	0	4	0	0	0	0	269
2016	256	1	2	0	0	0	1	260
2017	270	2	4	0	0	0	1	277
2018	284	2	3	0	0	0	5	294
2019	281	2	3	0	0	0	2	288
2020	284	1	4	1	0	0	3	293
2021	275	1	3	0	0	0	2	281
2022	294	0	2	3	0	0	4	303
2023	296	0	3	1	1	0	2	303

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 Maranacook Community Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	318	30.2	10.5	33.6
2011	308	27.3	11.2	34.7
2012	287	28.4	10.0	n/a
2013	269	30.2	8.8	39.4
2014	259	29.8	8.6	41.3
2015	269	26.0	10.3	37.9
2016	260	26.0	10.0	39.2
2017	277	26.7	10.3	37.2
2018	294	26.1	11.2	36.4
2019	288	27.1	10.6	33
2020	293	26.7	10.9	27.3
2021	281	25.8	10.8	27.8
2022	303	29.4	10.3	18.2
2023	303	27.8	10.8	20.8

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 Maranacook Community Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	318	30.2	10.5	33.6
2011	308	27.3	11.2	34.7
2012	287	28.4	10.0	n/a
2013	269	30.2	8.8	39.4
2014	259	29.8	8.6	41.3
2015	269	26.0	10.3	37.9
2016	260	26.0	10.0	39.2
2017	277	26.7	10.3	37.2
2018	294	26.1	11.2	36.4
2019	288	27.1	10.6	33
2020	293	26.7	10.9	27.3
2021	281	25.8	10.8	27.8
2022	303	29.4	10.3	18.2
2023	303	27.8	10.8	20.8

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 Maranacook Community Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,904
2019	$15,476
2020	$16,162
2021	$17,940
2022	$18,972
2023	$18,507

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maranacook Community Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 30^th of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 39^th of 96 Middle schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Maranacook Community Middle School)	64.5	89.1	24.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 38)	60	88	28%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Maranacook Community Middle School)	34.2	84.3	50.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 38)	35.1	85.2	50.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	288	303	5.2%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	281	296	5.3%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33%	20.8%	12.2%

Schools Near Maranacook Community 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
Maranacook Community Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 Millard Harrison Drive	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 685-3128	303	28	10.8	20.8%	296 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	51.1	39^th of 96 public middle schools	59.4%		66.6	27^th of 93 public middle schools	71.0%	12	68.8	38.9	50.0	$18,507
Winthrop Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Rambler Road	Winthrop	04364	Kennebec County	Winthrop Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 377-2249	223	16	13.7	33.2%	206 (92.4%)	7 (3.1%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	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
Cony Middle School	Public	7-8	60 Pierce Drive	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 626-2460	320	28	11.4	50.0%	286 (89.4%)	6 (1.9%)	11 (3.4%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	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
Spruce Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	23 Community Drive	Jay	04239	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 73	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 897-4319	358	26	13.7	57.8%	341 (95.3%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16.9	87^th of 96 public middle schools	9.4%		46.9	56^th of 93 public middle schools	39.8%	31	54.3	28.7	31.0	$16,942
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	459	41	11.1	38.8%	420 (91.5%)	8 (1.7%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.7%)	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
Messalonskee Middle School	Public	6-8	33 School Bus Drive	Oakland	04963	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 465-2167	452	40	11.3	32.5%	424 (93.8%)	5 (1.1%)	10 (2.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.8%)	64.4	21^st of 96 public middle schools	78.1%		63.9	33^rd of 93 public middle schools	64.5%	12	74.2	47.6	43.0	$17,419
Tripp Middle School	Public	7-8	65 Mathews Way	Turner	04282	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52	No	No	No	No	(207) 225-1070	289	28	10.4	27.0%	277 (95.8%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	46.3	49^th of 96 public middle schools	49.0%		51	50^th of 93 public middle schools	46.2%	1	63.4	39.7	50.0	$17,646
Waterville Junior High School	Public	6-8	100 West River Rd	Waterville	04901	Kennebec County	Waterville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 873-2144	338	30	11.2	52.4%	283 (83.7%)	4 (1.2%)	24 (7.1%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.2%)	40.4	59^th of 96 public middle schools	38.5%		38.7	62^nd of 93 public middle schools	33.3%	3	63.6	35.7	50.5	$18,242
Winslow Junior High School	Public	7-8	30 Danielson St	Winslow	04901	Kennebec County	Winslow Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 872-1973	169	16	10.3	34.9%	160 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	50	42^nd of 96 public middle schools	56.3%		35.1	69^th of 93 public middle schools	25.8%	27	70.1	33.5	48.2	$21,676

Frequently Asked Questions about Maranacook Community Middle School

How many students attend Maranacook Community Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 303 students attended Maranacook Community Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Maranacook Community Middle School attend?

Students who attend Maranacook Community Middle School usually go on to attend Maranacook Community High School

What is the racial makeup of Maranacook Community Middle School?

Students at Maranacook Community Middle School are 98% White.

Is Maranacook Community Middle School a good school?

Maranacook Community Middle School ranks 39^th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Maranacook Community Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 38

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