Serving 515 students in grades 6-8, Greely Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Greely Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cumberland Center, ME, encompassing approximately 69.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the farthest edge located 19.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greely 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
Greely Middle School's student population of 515 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Greely Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greely Middle School is 0.21, 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
#30 out of 500 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
89%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 21-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 Greely Middle School's ranking?
Greely Middle School is ranked #30 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Greely Middle School often compared to?
Greely Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Durham Community School, Mabel I Wilson School, Frank H Harrison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Greely Middle School?
515 students attend Greely Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Greely Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greely Middle School?
Greely Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Greely Middle School offer ?
Greely Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greely Middle School part of?
Greely Middle School is part of RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District.
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