Serving 311 students in grades 6-8, Leonard Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leonard Middle School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leonard 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 Leonard Middle School is 0.19, 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
#393 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
90%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Leonard Middle School's ranking?
Leonard Middle School is ranked #393 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Leonard Middle School often compared to?
Leonard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orono Middle School, Dr Lewis S Libby School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Leonard Middle School?
311 students attend Leonard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Leonard Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonard Middle School?
Leonard Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leonard Middle School offer ?
Leonard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Leonard Middle School part of?
Leonard Middle School is part of RSU 34 School District.
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