China Middle School

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China Middle School ranks 52 nd of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

China Middle School is a public middle school located in China Village, Maine, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 198 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 18 district, which is ranked 51 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While China Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.92%) compared to nearby schools, it has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism over the past three years, from 29.2% in 2021-2022 to 17.7% in 2022-2023. However, this is still higher than the state average and lower than some nearby schools like Mt. View Middle School (35.5%) and Waterville Junior High School (36.3%). The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have declined over the past three years, with the 2022-2023 school year showing the lowest proficiency rates (60.94% in ELA and 45.83% in Math) compared to the district and state averages. Interestingly, the school's science proficiency rate (40.63%) is higher than the district and state averages.

China Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.87%), which is higher than the nearby Messalonskee Middle School (32.52%) but lower than Mt. View Middle School (59.13%) and Waterville Junior High School (52.37%). Additionally, China Middle School has a higher student-teacher ratio (13.2) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 10.3 to 11.4 students per teacher. By addressing the identified areas for improvement and exploring the factors that contribute to the success of higher-performing schools in the region, China Middle School and the Regional School Unit 18 district can develop targeted strategies to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

773 Lakeview Drive
China, ME 04926

(207) 445-1500

District: Regional School Unit 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,111

Students who attend China Middle School usually attend:

High:

Messalonskee High School

Feeder schools for China Middle School:

Elementary:

China Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 182

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details China Middle School ranks worse than 54.2% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.41. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at China Middle School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare China Middle School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at China Middle School is $16,111.

Schooldigger Rankings:

China Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks China Middle School 52^nd of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See China Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 18:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 18 51^st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for China Middle School

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Rank History for all students at China Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	43.24	49^th	86	43.0%
2013	59.05	26^th	87	70.1%
2015	37.78	65^th	97	33.0%
2016	31.48	60^th	85	29.4%
2017	54.68	29^th	87	66.7%
2018	46.65	38^th	85	55.3%
2019	49.13	39^th	86	54.7%
2021	68.43	28^th	92	69.6%
2022	54.83	45^th	93	51.6%
2023	44.41	52^nd	96	45.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at China Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.90	2^nd	66	97.0%

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Rank History for Female students at China Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	56.38	26^th	78	66.7%
2021	68.69	33^rd	83	60.2%

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Rank History for Male students at China Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.88	59^th	78	24.4%
2021	87.34	13^th	83	84.3%

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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.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for China Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	197	2	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	202
2011	205	4	2	1	1	0	0	213
2012	218	4	0	0	3	1	0	226
2013	205	3	0	1	3	0	1	213
2014	198	2	0	1	4	0	0	205
2015	177	0	0	5	2	0	2	186
2016	172	2	1	11	0	0	2	188
2017	173	1	2	10	0	0	4	190
2018	162	0	2	8	0	0	4	176
2019	184	0	2	5	1	0	5	197
2020	191	1	0	3	1	0	5	201
2021	185	0	0	4	1	0	10	200
2022	200	0	0	5	2	0	12	219
2023	182	1	0	7	1	0	7	198
2024	167	0	0	5	1	0	9	182

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 China Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	202	17.3	11.6	40.6
2011	213	16.8	12.6	39
2012	226	17.2	13.1	n/a
2013	213	17.5	12.1	49.8
2014	205	14.8	13.7	52.7
2015	186	15.0	12.4	43
2016	188	16.0	11.7	49.5
2017	190	15.5	12.2	53.2
2018	176	13.9	12.6	47.7
2019	197	13.9	14.1	42.1
2020	201	14.0	14.3	49.3
2021	200	13.9	14.3	39
2022	219	15.9	13.7	37
2023	198	14.9	13.2	36.9
2024	182	15.5	11.7	40.7

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 China Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	202	17.3	11.6	40.6
2011	213	16.8	12.6	39
2012	226	17.2	13.1	n/a
2013	213	17.5	12.1	49.8
2014	205	14.8	13.7	52.7
2015	186	15.0	12.4	43
2016	188	16.0	11.7	49.5
2017	190	15.5	12.2	53.2
2018	176	13.9	12.6	47.7
2019	197	13.9	14.1	42.1
2020	201	14.0	14.3	49.3
2021	200	13.9	14.3	39
2022	219	15.9	13.7	37
2023	198	14.9	13.2	36.9
2024	182	15.5	11.7	40.7

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 China Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,545
2019	$14,074
2020	$13,941
2021	$16,385
2022	$15,369
2023	$16,111

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on China Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 52^nd of 96 Middle schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (China Middle School)	53.6	83.9	30.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 18)	57.3	88	30.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (China Middle School)	24.5	84.8	60.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 18)	35.4	86.7	51.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	197	198	0.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	5	7	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	184	182	1.1%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.1%	36.9%	5.3%

Schools Near China Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
China Middle School	Public	5-8	773 Lakeview Drive	China	04926	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 445-1500	182	16	11.7	40.7%	167 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	44.4	52^nd of 96 public middle schools	45.8%		54.8	45^th of 93 public middle schools	51.6%	7	60.9	45.8	40.6	$16,111
Winslow Junior High School	Public	7-8	30 Danielson St	Winslow	04901	Kennebec County	Winslow Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 872-1973	184	16	11.7	41.8%	165 (89.7%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.5%)	50	42^nd of 96 public middle schools	56.3%		35.1	69^th of 93 public middle schools	25.8%	27	70.1	33.5	48.2	$21,676
Waterville Junior High School	Public	6-8	100 West River Rd	Waterville	04901	Kennebec County	Waterville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 873-2144	333	28	11.8	55.9%	282 (84.7%)	7 (2.1%)	19 (5.7%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.7%)	40.4	59^th of 96 public middle schools	38.5%		38.7	62^nd of 93 public middle schools	33.3%	3	63.6	35.7	50.5	$18,242
Lawrence Junior High School	Public	7-8	7 School Street	Fairfield	04937	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	No	(207) 453-4200	281	24	11.7	47.0%	270 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	17.5	86^th of 96 public middle schools	10.4%		45.9	58^th of 93 public middle schools	37.6%	28	53.0	32.7	28.2	$16,551
Messalonskee Middle School	Public	6-8	33 School Bus Drive	Oakland	04963	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 465-2167	468	38	12.4	29.9%	438 (93.6%)	4 (0.9%)	11 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.4%)	64.4	21^st of 96 public middle schools	78.1%		63.9	33^rd of 93 public middle schools	64.5%	12	74.2	47.6	43.0	$17,419
Cony Middle School	Public	7-8	60 Pierce Drive	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 626-2460	329	29	11.3	44.7%	291 (88.4%)	11 (3.3%)	12 (3.6%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	22.2	83^rd of 96 public middle schools	13.5%		24.4	75^th of 93 public middle schools	19.4%	8	54.3	34.8	32.4	$14,537
Mt View Middle School	Public	6-8	575 Mount View Road	Thorndike	04986	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	No	(207) 568-7561	235	22	10.9	58.7%	217 (92.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)	13.2	93^rd of 96 public middle schools	3.1%		0.6	93^rd of 93 public middle schools	0.0%		48.8	28.3	33.8	$17,335

Frequently Asked Questions about China Middle School

Is China Middle School a good school?

China Middle School ranks 52^nd of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of China Middle School?

Students at China Middle School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend China Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 182 students attended China Middle School.

What district is China Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 18

What high school do graduates of China Middle School attend?

Students who attend China Middle School usually go on to attend Messalonskee High School

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