Serving 327 students in grades 4-8, Mattanawcook Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mattanawcook Jr High School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Motto
'Empowering Learners for Today and Tomorrow'
School Mascot
Bobcats
School Rankings
Mattanawcook Jr High 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 Mattanawcook Jr High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
96%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mattanawcook Jr High School's ranking?
Mattanawcook Jr High School is ranked #313 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mattanawcook Jr High School often compared to?
Mattanawcook Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Medway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mattanawcook Jr High School?
327 students attend Mattanawcook Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mattanawcook Jr High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mattanawcook Jr High School?
Mattanawcook Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mattanawcook Jr High School offer ?
Mattanawcook Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mattanawcook Jr High School part of?
Mattanawcook Jr High School is part of RSU 67 School District.
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