Serving 712 students in grades 6-8, Bonny Eagle 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 29% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bonny Eagle Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Buxton, ME, covering approximately 199.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.4 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonny Eagle Middle School's student population of 712 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
712 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bonny Eagle 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 Bonny Eagle Middle School is 0.19, 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
#320 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
2%
5%
White
90%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonny Eagle Middle School's ranking?
Bonny Eagle Middle School is ranked #320 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Bonny Eagle Middle School often compared to?
Bonny Eagle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biddeford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Bonny Eagle Middle School?
712 students attend Bonny Eagle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bonny Eagle Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonny Eagle Middle School?
Bonny Eagle Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bonny Eagle Middle School offer ?
Bonny Eagle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonny Eagle Middle School part of?
Bonny Eagle Middle School is part of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District.
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