Messalonskee Middle School

33 School Bus Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 478 students in grades 6-8, Messalonskee Middle School ranks in the top 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 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Messalonskee Middle School's student population of 478 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
478 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Messalonskee Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Messalonskee Middle School is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#185 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
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86%
81%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Messalonskee Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
94%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Messalonskee Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 Messalonskee Middle School's ranking?
Messalonskee Middle School is ranked #185 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Messalonskee Middle School often compared to?
Messalonskee Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chelsea Elementary School, Waterville Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Messalonskee Middle School?
478 students attend Messalonskee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Messalonskee Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Messalonskee Middle School?
Messalonskee Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Messalonskee Middle School offer ?
Messalonskee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Messalonskee Middle School part of?
Messalonskee Middle School is part of RSU 18 School District.

School Reviews

5   3/15/2021
Our family chose the Messalonskee School District for its engaging teaching staff, world class music and theatre programs, competitive athletics, co-curricular offerings, supportive community, and college recruitment opportunities. They offer 4 curriculum levels: AP: Advanced Placement, DE: Dual Enrollment (Concurrent Enrollment), CP: College Prep (will be designated on transcript), CTE: Career & Technical Education. I couldn't ask for a better school district to send my children.
- Posted by Parent - School choice advocate
2   1/19/2012
No child left behind means...everyone passes and 60% of the students are on honor roll. No one will be ready for college. No responsibility or accountability at this school,everyone is top of their class! Ridiculous...why try,,,grades are free!
- Posted by Parent - mompa

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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