Serving 164 students in grades 5-8, Jordan-small Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jordan-small Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jordan-small Middle School's student population of 164 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jordan-small Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jordan-small Middle School is 0.17, which is less 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
#278 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jordan-small Middle School's ranking?
Jordan-small Middle School is ranked #278 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Jordan-small Middle School?
164 students attend Jordan-small Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jordan-small Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jordan-small Middle School?
Jordan-small Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jordan-small Middle School offer ?
Jordan-small Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Jordan-small Middle School part of?
Jordan-small Middle School is part of RSU 14 School District.
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