Orono Middle School
Tel:
(207) 866-2350
Orono Middle School serves 164 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Orono Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Orono Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Orono Middle School's student population of 164 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 164 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Orono Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 523 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Orono Middle School is 0.24, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #52 out of 523 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 87% | 89% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RSU 26 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Orono Middle School is Orono High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Leonard Middle School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Asa C Adams School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Orono Asa C Adams School Grades: PK-5 | 286 students
0.0 miles
6 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2151 0.0 PK-5 286 - Orono Orono High School Grades: 9-12 | 334 students
0.0 miles
14 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-4916 0.0 9-12 334 - Old Town Old Town Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 579 students
2.9 miles
576 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-1544 2.9 PK-5 579 - Bradley Viola Rand School Grades: PK-2 | 46 students
3.5 miles
55 Highland Avenue
Bradley, ME 04411
(207) 827-2508 3.5 PK-2 46 - Old Town Leonard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 311 students
3.6 miles
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3900 3.6 6-8 311
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