Serving 154 students in grades 6-8, Orono Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Orono Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 19.6 square miles in Orono, ME. Families can typically expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orono Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orono Middle School's student population of 154 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orono Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orono Middle School is 0.32, 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
#75 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Red Riot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orono Middle School's ranking?
Orono Middle School is ranked #75 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Orono Middle School often compared to?
Orono Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonard Middle School, Asa C Adams School, Dr Lewis S Libby School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Orono Middle School?
154 students attend Orono Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Orono Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orono Middle School?
Orono Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orono Middle School offer ?
Orono Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orono Middle School part of?
Orono Middle School is part of RSU 26 School District.
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