Gorham Middle School
Tel:
(207)222-1220
- Gorham Middle School serves 685 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 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 Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Gorham Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Gorham Middle School's student population of 685 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 685 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gorham Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gorham Middle School is 0.14, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank | #123 out of 525 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 93% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.12 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gorham Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 839 students
0.6 miles
41 Morrill Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
(207)222-1100 0.6 9-12 839 - Gorham Village Elementary School-gorham Grades: K-5 | 455 students
0.9 miles
12 Robie Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207)222-1300 0.9 K-5 455 - Gorham Narragansett Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 229 students
1.5 miles
284 Main Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207)222-1250 1.5 K-5 229 - Westbrook Saccarappa School Grades: K-4 | 318 students
3.4 miles
110 Huntress Avenue
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207)854-0847 3.4 K-4 318 - Westbrook Oxford-cumberland Canal School Grades: K-4 | 321 students
4.3 miles
102 Glenwood Avenue
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207)854-0840 4.3 K-4 321
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