Serving 379 students in grades 6-8, Frank H Harrison Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (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 14% 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: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Frank H Harrison Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Yarmouth, ME school district, encompassing approximately 22.9 square miles. Most areas within the zone are a typical 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank H Harrison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Frank H Harrison Middle School's student population of 379 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frank H Harrison Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank H Harrison Middle School is 0.26, 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
#5 out of 500 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)12.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Frank H Harrison Middle School's ranking?
Frank H Harrison Middle School is ranked #5 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Frank H Harrison Middle School often compared to?
Frank H Harrison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greely Middle School, Freeport Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Frank H Harrison Middle School?
379 students attend Frank H Harrison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Frank H Harrison Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frank H Harrison Middle School?
Frank H Harrison Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frank H Harrison Middle School offer ?
Frank H Harrison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank H Harrison Middle School part of?
Frank H Harrison Middle School is part of Yarmouth Schools.
School Reviews
Review Frank H Harrison Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
