Serving 744 students in grades 7-8, Lewiston 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 20% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewiston Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Lewiston school district, encompassing approximately 35.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewiston Middle School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lewiston 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 Lewiston Middle School is 0.60, which is more 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
#493 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)39.7%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewiston Middle School's ranking?
Lewiston Middle School is ranked #493 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Lewiston Middle School?
744 students attend Lewiston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lewiston Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewiston Middle School?
Lewiston Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lewiston Middle School offer ?
Lewiston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewiston Middle School part of?
Lewiston Middle School is part of Lewiston School District.
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