Nokomis Regional High is a secondary school located in Newport, Maine, United States. Nokomis is a public school which accepts students from Newport, Corinna, Palmyra, Hartland, St. Albans, Plymouth, Etna and Dixmont The school principal is Mary Nadeau.
Serving 527 students in grades 5-8, Nokomis Regional 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 70% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nokomis Regional Middle School's student population of 527 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
White, Burgundy
School Rankings
Nokomis Regional Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nokomis Regional Middle School is 0.10, 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
#422 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nokomis Regional Middle School's ranking?
Nokomis Regional Middle School is ranked #422 out of 512 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Nokomis Regional Middle School?
527 students attend Nokomis Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Nokomis Regional Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nokomis Regional Middle School?
Nokomis Regional Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nokomis Regional Middle School offer ?
Nokomis Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nokomis Regional Middle School part of?
Nokomis Regional Middle School is part of RSU 19 School District.
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