Serving 494 students in grades 6-8, Brunswick Jr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brunswick Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Brunswick Jr High School's student population of 494 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brunswick Jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brunswick Jr High School is 0.31, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
3%
4%
White
83%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brunswick Jr High School's ranking?
Brunswick Jr High School is ranked #128 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Brunswick Jr High School often compared to?
Brunswick Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeport Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Brunswick Jr High School?
494 students attend Brunswick Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Brunswick Jr High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brunswick Jr High School?
Brunswick Jr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brunswick Jr High School offer ?
Brunswick Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brunswick Jr High School part of?
Brunswick Jr High School is part of Brunswick Public Schools School District.
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