Gardiner Regional Middle School

Summary:

Gardiner Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Gardiner, Maine, serving 459 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Administrative District 11, which is ranked 107 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gardiner Regional Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.5%) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 11.1 over the past three school years. Additionally, Gardiner Regional Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38.78%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Oak Hill Middle School (45.38%) and Cony Middle School (50%).

While Gardiner Regional Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, the school has performed particularly well for certain student subgroups, such as female students and white students. However, the school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 21.0% in 2020-2021 to 25.3% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Philip W Sugg Middle School and Maranacook Community Middle School, Gardiner Regional Middle School generally outperforms them in academic proficiency, student-teacher ratio, and free and reduced lunch rates.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 161 Cobbossee Avenue
       Gardiner, ME  04345


(207) 582-1326

District: Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,294 Help


Students who attend Gardiner Regional Middle School usually attend:

High:    Gardiner Area High School

Feeder schools for Gardiner Regional Middle School:

Elementary:    Helen Thompson School
    Laura E Richards School
    Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School
    River View Community School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.8%
African American:
2.7%
Hispanic:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gardiner Regional Middle School ranks better than 52.1% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), African American (2.7%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gardiner Regional Middle School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Gardiner Regional Middle School employs 38.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gardiner Regional Middle School is $16,294.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gardiner Regional Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Gardiner Regional Middle School 46th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Gardiner Regional Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11 107th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gardiner Regional Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gardiner Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.91 36th 51 29.4%
2007 31.03 43rd 51 15.7%
2008 28.86 38th 50 24.0%
2009 38.02 34th 56 39.3%
2010 28.69 41st 60 31.7%
2011 26.15 47th 58 19.0%
2012 29.71 71st 86 17.4%
2013 51.23 37th 87 57.5%
2015 45.31 50th 97 48.5%
2016 30.73 62nd 85 27.1%
2017 38.02 54th 87 37.9%
2018 50.91 35th 85 58.8%
2019 49.84 38th 86 55.8%
2021 58.73 37th 92 59.8%
2022 67.73 25th 93 73.1%
2023 48.14 46th 96 52.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gardiner Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.84 13th 66 80.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Gardiner Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.02 24th 78 69.2%
2021 68.79 32nd 83 61.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Gardiner Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.52 41st 78 47.4%
2021 45.53 42nd 83 49.4%
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Rank History for White students at Gardiner Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.39 14th 44 68.2%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Gardiner Regional Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 373 373
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 409 409
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 631 631
1994 610 4 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 643 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 648
1996 643 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 648
1997 622 3 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 630
1998 638 6 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 648
1999 608 5 5 4 5 n/a n/a 0 627
2000 596 9 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 614
2001 550 4 3 6 8 n/a n/a 0 571
2002 568 3 6 5 14 n/a n/a 0 596
2003 568 3 6 5 14 n/a n/a 0 596
2004 575 7 4 4 10 n/a n/a 0 600
2005 575 3 2 2 8 n/a n/a 0 590
2006 562 8 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2007 524 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2008 486 6 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2009 480 8 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 501
2010 459 7 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2011 455 10 10 7 0 1 1 0 484
2012 447 10 13 7 2 0 1 0 480
2013 454 0 0 7 0 0 10 0 471
2014 460 0 2 8 1 0 12 0 483
2015 441 0 0 10 0 0 14 0 465
2016 429 2 0 10 1 1 11 0 454
2017 457 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 470
2018 441 2 1 9 1 1 5 0 460
2019 436 5 2 8 2 2 3 0 458
2020 408 3 2 9 3 2 4 0 431
2021 397 2 1 11 1 2 7 0 421
2022 412 6 2 14 4 2 6 0 446
2023 420 8 1 16 3 3 8 0 459
2024 412 12 1 11 1 1 6 0 444

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gardiner Regional Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 373 26.0 14.3 n/a
1992 409 26.0 15.7 n/a
1993 631 36.7 17.2 18.9
1994 626 41.0 15.3 18.1
1995 648 35.0 18.5 21.1
1996 648 35.0 18.5 21.1
1997 630 38.0 16.6 21.7
1998 648 38.3 16.9 22.2
1999 627 40.0 15.7 30.8
2000 614 42.4 14.5 28.2
2001 571 43.0 13.3 36.4
2002 596 46.0 13.0 34.7
2003 596 46.0 13.0 34.7
2004 600 38.0 15.8 27.2
2005 590 44.0 13.4 32
2006 580 42.0 13.8 34.8
2007 536 42.0 12.8 38.1
2008 500 52.6 9.5 35.8
2009 501 39.5 12.7 39.7
2010 479 40.0 11.9 44.3
2011 484 40.0 12.1 48.6
2012 480 40.9 11.7 6.9
2013 471 38.6 12.1 49.9
2014 483 39.0 12.3 56.1
2015 465 38.0 12.2 49.2
2016 454 38.0 11.9 48.2
2017 470 40.0 11.7 45.5
2018 460 40.0 11.5 45
2019 458 40.9 11.1 46.5
2020 431 38.7 11.1 44.8
2021 421 41.5 10.1 45.1
2022 446 41.9 10.6 37.4
2023 459 41.2 11.1 38.8
2024 444 38.3 11.5 41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gardiner Regional Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 373 26.0 14.3 n/a
1992 409 26.0 15.7 n/a
1993 631 36.7 17.2 18.9
1994 626 41.0 15.3 18.1
1995 648 35.0 18.5 21.1
1996 648 35.0 18.5 21.1
1997 630 38.0 16.6 21.7
1998 648 38.3 16.9 22.2
1999 627 40.0 15.7 30.8
2000 614 42.4 14.5 28.2
2001 571 43.0 13.3 36.4
2002 596 46.0 13.0 34.7
2003 596 46.0 13.0 34.7
2004 600 38.0 15.8 27.2
2005 590 44.0 13.4 32
2006 580 42.0 13.8 34.8
2007 536 42.0 12.8 38.1
2008 500 52.6 9.5 35.8
2009 501 39.5 12.7 39.7
2010 479 40.0 11.9 44.3
2011 484 40.0 12.1 48.6
2012 480 40.9 11.7 6.9
2013 471 38.6 12.1 49.9
2014 483 39.0 12.3 56.1
2015 465 38.0 12.2 49.2
2016 454 38.0 11.9 48.2
2017 470 40.0 11.7 45.5
2018 460 40.0 11.5 45
2019 458 40.9 11.1 46.5
2020 431 38.7 11.1 44.8
2021 421 41.5 10.1 45.1
2022 446 41.9 10.6 37.4
2023 459 41.2 11.1 38.8
2024 444 38.3 11.5 41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gardiner Regional Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,499
2019 $13,293
2020 $14,585
2021 $16,937
2022 $16,302
2023 $16,294

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gardiner Regional Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 46th of 96 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Gardiner Regional Middle School)52.686.8
 34.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11)52.383.9
 31.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Gardiner Regional Middle School)35.286.9
 51.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11)33.283.8
 50.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458459
 0.2%
African American58
 60%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic816
 100%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White436420
 3.7%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.5%38.8%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardiner Regional Middle School

Students who attend Gardiner Regional Middle School usually go on to attend Gardiner Area High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 444 students attended Gardiner Regional Middle School.

Gardiner Regional Middle School ranks 46th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Gardiner Regional Middle School are 93% White, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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