The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 67%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students (09-10)
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)53%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)59%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
1%
Black
(09-10)2%
3%
White
(09-10)98%
93%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
46%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Piscataquis Community Middle School?
259 students attend Piscataquis Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Piscataquis Community Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Piscataquis Community Middle School offer ?
Piscataquis Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Piscataquis Community Middle School part of?
Piscataquis Community Middle School is part of Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Administrative District 04 School District.
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