Serving 278 students in grades 6-8, Leonard 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 40% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leonard Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Old Town, ME, encompassing approximately 136.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 7.2 miles and the furthest edge located 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leonard Middle School's student population of 278 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Leonard 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 Leonard Middle School is 0.27, 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
#408 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
85%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-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 Leonard Middle School's ranking?
Leonard Middle School is ranked #408 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Leonard Middle School often compared to?
Leonard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orono Middle School, Dr Lewis S Libby School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Leonard Middle School?
278 students attend Leonard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Leonard Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leonard Middle School?
Leonard Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leonard Middle School offer ?
Leonard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leonard Middle School part of?
Leonard Middle School is part of RSU 34 School District.
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