Serving 499 students in grades 7-8, Auburn 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 36% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Auburn Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district and covers approximately 65.7 square miles in Auburn, ME, with a typical drive to the school taking around 10-12 minutes and the farthest edge being 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Auburn Middle School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Auburn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Auburn Middle School is 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Flash The Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auburn Middle School's ranking?
Auburn Middle School is ranked #430 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Auburn Middle School often compared to?
Auburn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewiston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Auburn Middle School?
499 students attend Auburn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Auburn Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Auburn Middle School?
Auburn Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Auburn Middle School offer ?
Auburn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Auburn Middle School part of?
Auburn Middle School is part of Auburn School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The staff is positive, encouraging and motivated to teach. The overall school environment is positive and upbeat, which is extremely important for middle school students. The communication between staff and parents is amazing. The principle and other staff do a great job making themselves available to parents and students.
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