Serving 317 students in grades 6-8, Bath 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 40% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bath Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 136.8 square miles in Bath, ME. Parents can expect typical drive times of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bath Middle School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bath 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 Bath Middle School is 0.24, which is less 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
#315 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bath Middle School's ranking?
Bath Middle School is ranked #315 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Bath Middle School often compared to?
Bath Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Ararat Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Bath Middle School?
317 students attend Bath Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bath Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bath Middle School?
Bath Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bath Middle School offer ?
Bath Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bath Middle School part of?
Bath Middle School is part of RSU 01 - Lkrsu School District.
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