Bucksport Middle School

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Bucksport Middle School ranks 62 nd of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bucksport Middle School is a public middle school serving 282 students in grades 5-8 in Bucksport, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 25 district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces some challenges compared to nearby middle schools.

Bucksport Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.2%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 78.85% to 95.05% white students. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Academically, Bucksport Middle School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state and district averages, with the biggest gap in Mathematics (37.27% proficient or better compared to 48.68% statewide). Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.04%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 24.32% to 63.74%.

Bucksport Middle School's performance has declined in recent years, dropping from 43rd out of 86 Maine middle schools in 2018-2019 to 62nd out of 96 in 2022-2023. However, the school's performance varies among different student subgroups, and it ranks relatively well for low socioeconomic status students. Interestingly, Bucksport Middle School is located near several higher-performing middle schools, such as Reeds Brook Middle School and William S. Cohen School, which may present opportunities for collaboration and learning.

Detail:

Public 5-8

100 Miles Lane
Bucksport, ME 04416

(207) 469-6647

District: Regional School Unit 25

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,669

Students who attend Bucksport Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bucksport High School

Feeder schools for Bucksport Middle School:

Elementary:	G Herbert Jewett School
	Miles Lane School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 282

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bucksport Middle School ranks worse than 64.6% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.66. (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 (92.2%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bucksport Middle School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Bucksport Middle School employs 27.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bucksport Middle School is $18,669.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Bucksport Middle School 62^nd of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Bucksport Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 25:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 25 86^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bucksport Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bucksport Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	29.88	70^th	86	18.6%
2013	37.31	61^st	87	29.9%
2015	26.43	84^th	97	13.4%
2016	34.50	53^rd	85	37.6%
2017	30.87	63^rd	87	27.6%
2018	34.74	55^th	85	35.3%
2019	45.03	43^rd	86	50.0%
2021	34.89	65^th	92	29.3%
2022	37.70	64^th	93	31.2%
2023	38.66	62^nd	96	35.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bucksport Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	70.64	17^th	64	73.4%
2021	58.03	29^th	66	56.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Bucksport Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.18	40^th	78	48.7%
2021	45.07	53^rd	83	36.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Bucksport Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.71	31^st	78	60.3%
2021	27.19	61^st	83	26.5%

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Rank History for White students at Bucksport Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.92	24^th	44	45.5%

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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 Bucksport Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	249	4	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	264
2011	291	6	2	5	3	0	0	307
2012	292	4	2	6	3	0	0	307
2013	300	6	0	4	2	0	4	316
2014	312	5	0	3	0	0	6	326
2015	336	8	0	5	0	1	4	354
2016	319	7	0	8	1	2	5	342
2017	321	4	2	6	1	2	8	344
2018	315	2	0	10	2	2	10	341
2019	292	1	0	12	2	1	16	324
2020	285	2	0	12	1	1	15	316
2021	272	2	0	8	4	0	17	303
2022	266	1	0	6	2	0	15	290
2023	260	1	1	5	2	0	13	282

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 Bucksport Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	264	30.2	8.7	45.8
2011	307	27.9	11.0	51.8
2012	307	23.0	13.2	11.7
2013	316	22.9	13.7	57.9
2014	326	26.4	12.3	49.1
2015	354	27.0	13.1	57.1
2016	342	27.0	12.6	50.3
2017	344	28.6	12.0	54.1
2018	341	30.2	11.2	56.3
2019	324	27.6	11.7	54
2020	316	26.4	11.9	52.5
2021	303	27.8	10.8	54.5
2022	290	28.9	10.0	47.6
2023	282	27.7	10.1	45

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 Bucksport Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	264	30.2	8.7	45.8
2011	307	27.9	11.0	51.8
2012	307	23.0	13.2	11.7
2013	316	22.9	13.7	57.9
2014	326	26.4	12.3	49.1
2015	354	27.0	13.1	57.1
2016	342	27.0	12.6	50.3
2017	344	28.6	12.0	54.1
2018	341	30.2	11.2	56.3
2019	324	27.6	11.7	54
2020	316	26.4	11.9	52.5
2021	303	27.8	10.8	54.5
2022	290	28.9	10.0	47.6
2023	282	27.7	10.1	45

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 Bucksport Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,996
2019	$13,501
2020	$14,305
2021	$16,571
2022	$18,471
2023	$18,669

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bucksport Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 62^nd of 96 Middle schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Bucksport Middle School)	57.5	84	26.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 25)	55.6	82.8	27.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Bucksport Middle School)	24.1	77.6	53.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 25)	26.2	79.5	53.4%
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	324	282	13%
African American	1	1
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	12	5	58.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	292	260	11%
Two or More Races	16	13	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54%	45%	9%

Schools Near Bucksport 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
Bucksport Middle School	Public	5-8	100 Miles Lane	Bucksport	04416	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 25	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 469-6647	282	28	10.1	45.0%	260 (92.2%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	38.7	62^nd of 96 public middle schools	35.4%		37.7	64^th of 93 public middle schools	31.2%	2	65.9	37.3	31.6	$18,669
Samuel L Wagner Middle School	Public	5-8	19 Williams Way	Winterport	04496	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 223-4309	213	17	12.5	47.4%	199 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	51.9	36^th of 96 public middle schools	62.5%		47.4	55^th of 93 public middle schools	40.9%	19	67.3	47.2	35.0	$16,704
Searsport District Middle School	Public	6-8	26 Mortland Road	Searsport	04974	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 20	No	No	No	No	(207) 548-2313	101	10	10.4	58.4%	96 (95.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	16.2	89^th of 96 public middle schools	7.3%		13.2	82^nd of 93 public middle schools	11.8%	7	48.3	26.1	50.0	$25,464
Reeds Brook Middle School	Public	6-8	28A Main Road South	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3540	345	24	14.6	24.1%	316 (91.6%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	16 (4.6%)	94.4	5^th of 96 public middle schools	94.8%		90.8	6^th of 93 public middle schools	93.5%	1	85.0	68.7	71.2	$14,947
Holbrook School	Public	5-8	202 Kidder Hill Road	Holden	04429	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63	No	No	No	No	(207) 843-7769	199	19	10.5	23.1%	184 (92.5%)	4 (2.0%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	65.3	20^th of 96 public middle schools	79.2%		66.3	28^th of 93 public middle schools	69.9%	8	69.7	51.9	45.3	$18,190
James F. Doughty School	Public	6-8	143 Fifth Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 941-6220	364	31	11.8	63.7%	287 (78.8%)	7 (1.9%)	19 (5.2%)	4 (1.1%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.9%)	50.5	40^th of 96 public middle schools	58.3%		35.9	68^th of 93 public middle schools	26.9%	28	68.0	40.5	46.7	$17,607
William S. Cohen School	Public	6-8	304 Garland Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 941-6230	364	30	12.0	29.9%	305 (83.8%)	12 (3.3%)	18 (4.9%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	88.2	9^th of 96 public middle schools	90.6%		85.8	9^th of 93 public middle schools	90.3%		76.5	65.1	69.7	$16,856
Troy A Howard Middle School	Public	6-8	173 Lincolnville Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	No	(207) 338-3320	340	32	10.6	45.0%	306 (90.0%)	4 (1.2%)	8 (2.4%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.4%)	28.7	75^th of 96 public middle schools	21.9%		19.5	78^th of 93 public middle schools	16.1%	3	56.9	34.8	43.5	$18,620
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 Bucksport Middle School

Is Bucksport Middle School a good school?

Bucksport Middle School ranks 62^nd of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Bucksport Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Bucksport Middle School?

Students at Bucksport Middle School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Bucksport Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 25

How many students attend Bucksport Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 282 students attended Bucksport Middle School.

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