Serving 490 students in grades 5-8, York Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
York Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
York Middle School's student population of 490 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
York Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Middle School is 0.13, 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
#69 out of 508 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
93%
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
10%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 York Middle School's ranking?
York Middle School is ranked #69 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are York Middle School often compared to?
York Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend York Middle School?
490 students attend York Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of York Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York Middle School?
York Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does York Middle School offer ?
York Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is York Middle School part of?
York Middle School is part of York Public Schools School District.
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