Brewer Middle School (Closed 2012)

5 Somerset St
Brewer, ME 04412
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Brewer Middle School serves 285 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
(10-11)
56%
59%
(10-11)
72%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Brewer Middle School?
285 students attend Brewer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Brewer Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brewer Middle School?
Brewer Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brewer Middle School offer ?
Brewer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brewer Middle School part of?
Brewer Middle School is part of Brewer Public Schools.

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