Serving 327 students in grades 5-8, Hermon 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 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hermon Middle School's student population of 327 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hermon 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 Hermon Middle School is 0.15, 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
#238 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Hermon Middle School's ranking?
Hermon Middle School is ranked #238 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Hermon Middle School often compared to?
Hermon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hermon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Hermon Middle School?
327 students attend Hermon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hermon Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermon Middle School?
Hermon Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hermon Middle School offer ?
Hermon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hermon Middle School part of?
Hermon Middle School is part of Hermon Public Schools School District.
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