Serving 390 students in grades 6-8, Lake Region Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 32% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower 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 10% 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: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Region Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Naples, ME, encompassing approximately 188.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 11.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Region Middle School's student population of 390 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Lake Region Middle School prepares learners to achieve success in a rapidly changing world.
School Rankings
Lake Region Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Region Middle School is 0.19, 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
#472 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)32.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Integrity, Openness, and Excellence
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Region Middle School's ranking?
Lake Region Middle School is ranked #472 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Lake Region Middle School?
390 students attend Lake Region Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lake Region Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Region Middle School?
Lake Region Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lake Region Middle School offer ?
Lake Region Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Region Middle School part of?
Lake Region Middle School is part of RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District.
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