Gardiner Regional Middle School

161 Cobbossee Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 446 students in grades 6-8, Gardiner Regional 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 83% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • : 89% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gardiner Regional Middle School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat 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
446 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Gardiner Regional 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 Gardiner Regional 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#198 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
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83%
81%
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89%
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
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
3%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
92%
87%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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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 Gardiner Regional Middle School's ranking?
Gardiner Regional Middle School is ranked #198 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Gardiner Regional Middle School often compared to?
Gardiner Regional Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hall-dale Middle And High School, Gardiner Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Gardiner Regional Middle School?
446 students attend Gardiner Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gardiner Regional Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardiner Regional Middle School?
Gardiner Regional Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gardiner Regional Middle School offer ?
Gardiner Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gardiner Regional Middle School part of?
Gardiner Regional Middle School is part of RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • : 89% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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