Serving 292 students in grades 5-8, Bucksport 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 37% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is equal to 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bucksport Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bucksport school district, covering approximately 138.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bucksport Middle School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bucksport 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 Bucksport Middle School is 0.15, 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
#349 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bucksport Middle School's ranking?
Bucksport Middle School is ranked #349 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Bucksport Middle School?
292 students attend Bucksport Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bucksport Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bucksport Middle School?
Bucksport Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bucksport Middle School offer ?
Bucksport Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bucksport Middle School part of?
Bucksport Middle School is part of RSU 25 School District.
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