Gorham Middle School
Tel:
(207) 222-1220
Gorham Middle School serves 673 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Gorham Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gorham Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gorham Middle School's student population of 673 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 673 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gorham Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 523 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gorham Middle School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #118 out of 523 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 93% | 89% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gorham School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gorham Middle School is Gorham High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Westbrook Middle School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Village Elementary School-gorham (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gorham Gorham High School Grades: 9-12 | 829 students
0.6 miles
41 Morrill Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1100 0.6 9-12 829 - Gorham Village Elementary School-gorham Grades: K-5 | 435 students
0.9 miles
12 Robie Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1300 0.9 K-5 435 - Gorham Narragansett Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 259 students
1.5 miles
284 Main Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1250 1.5 K-5 259 - Westbrook Saccarappa School Grades: K-4 | 290 students
3.4 miles
110 Huntress Avenue
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 854-0847 3.4 K-4 290 - Westbrook Oxford-cumberland Canal School Grades: K-4 | 296 students
4.3 miles
102 Glenwood Avenue
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 854-0840 4.3 K-4 296
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