Serving 191 students in grades 7-12, Madawaska Middle/high School ranks in the top 50% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madawaska Middle/high School's student population of 191 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Madawaska Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madawaska Middle/high School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madawaska Middle/high School's ranking?
Madawaska Middle/high School is ranked #241 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Madawaska Middle/high School often compared to?
Madawaska Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Kent Community High School, Wisdom Middle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madawaska Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Madawaska Middle/high School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Madawaska Middle/high School?
191 students attend Madawaska Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Madawaska Middle/high School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madawaska Middle/high School?
Madawaska Middle/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madawaska Middle/high School offer ?
Madawaska Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Madawaska Middle/high School part of?
Madawaska Middle/high School is part of Madawaska Public Schools School District.
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