Serving 290 students in grades 6-8, Maranacook Community 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 39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maranacook Community Middle School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Maranacook Community 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 Maranacook Community Middle School is 0.10, 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
#261 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maranacook Community Middle School's ranking?
Maranacook Community Middle School is ranked #261 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Maranacook Community Middle School often compared to?
Maranacook Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winthrop Middle School, Sylvio J Gilbert School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Maranacook Community Middle School?
290 students attend Maranacook Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Maranacook Community Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maranacook Community Middle School?
Maranacook Community Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maranacook Community Middle School offer ?
Maranacook Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maranacook Community Middle School part of?
Maranacook Community Middle School is part of RSU 38 School District.
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