Middle Schools in Medway Public Schools

The Medway Public Schools district in Maine has only one middle school, Medway Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 with an enrollment of 110 students. While the school benefits from a low student-teacher ratio, it faces significant challenges, including declining academic performance, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate.

Medway Middle School's performance on state assessments has steadily declined, with only 53.64% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 19.09% proficient or better in Math, well below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 68th out of 86 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 94th out of 96 in 2022-2023, indicating a concerning trend. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (52.73%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that the student population faces significant economic challenges that may be impacting their academic achievement.

Another area of concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. This high rate of chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and academic progress. Furthermore, the school's relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White, may limit the diversity of perspectives and experiences that students are exposed to, which could be an area for improvement.