Serving 425 students in grades 6-8, Gardiner Regional Middle School ranks in the top 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 43% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Gardiner Regional Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Gardiner, ME, encompassing approximately 79.3 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 4.7 miles, with the furthest edge located 9.6 miles away, allowing for a typical drive to the school of 10-12 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gardiner Regional Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gardiner Regional Middle School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gardiner Regional Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardiner Regional 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
#229 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Gardiner Regional Middle School's ranking?
Gardiner Regional Middle School is ranked #229 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Gardiner Regional Middle School often compared to?
Gardiner Regional Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hall-dale Middle And High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Gardiner Regional Middle School?
425 students attend Gardiner Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gardiner Regional Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardiner Regional Middle School?
Gardiner Regional Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gardiner Regional Middle School offer ?
Gardiner Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardiner Regional Middle School part of?
Gardiner Regional Middle School is part of RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District.
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