Messalonskee Middle School

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Messalonskee Middle School ranks 21 st of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Messalonskee Middle School is a public middle school located in Oakland, Maine, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 452 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.

Academically, Messalonskee Middle School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science on the Maine Educational Assessments (MEA). In 2022-2023, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 74.19% compared to the state average of 64.63%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 47.58% compared to the state average of 48.68%. The school's performance in these subjects has been relatively stable over the past few years. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.5% in 2020-2021 to 28.3% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Madison Junior High School and Cony Middle School have lower academic performance, while China Middle School and Skowhegan Area Middle School are more average. Maranacook Community Middle School outperforms Messalonskee Middle School in academic metrics. Additionally, Messalonskee Middle School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 93% of students identifying as White, and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

33 School Bus Drive
Oakland, ME 04963

(207) 465-2167

District: Regional School Unit 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,419

Students who attend Messalonskee Middle School usually attend:

High:

Messalonskee High School

Feeder schools for Messalonskee Middle School:

Elementary:	Belgrade Central School
	James H Bean School
	Ralph M Atwood Primary School
	Williams Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 468

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Messalonskee Middle School ranks better than 78.1% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.36. (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 (93.6%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Messalonskee Middle School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Messalonskee Middle School employs 37.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Messalonskee Middle School is $17,419.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Messalonskee Middle School 21^st of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Messalonskee 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 Messalonskee Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Messalonskee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	43.65	48^th	86	44.2%
2013	35.58	67^th	87	23.0%
2015	58.77	35^th	97	63.9%
2016	52.91	31^st	85	63.5%
2017	40.18	49^th	87	43.7%
2018	45.66	39^th	85	54.1%
2019	53.00	35^th	86	59.3%
2021	64.29	33^rd	92	64.1%
2022	63.89	33^rd	93	64.5%
2023	64.36	21^st	96	78.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Messalonskee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.26	17^th	37	54.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.23	38^th	64	40.6%
2021	56.82	30^th	66	54.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Messalonskee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.33	22^nd	78	71.8%
2021	72.81	24^th	83	71.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Messalonskee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.21	47^th	78	39.7%
2021	57.30	33^rd	83	60.2%

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Rank History for White students at Messalonskee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.07	26^th	33	21.2%

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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.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Messalonskee Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	582	6	8	3	1	n/a	n/a	600
2011	565	4	2	3	14	1	0	589
2012	527	2	12	6	2	1	4	554
2013	507	0	9	7	2	0	5	530
2014	520	1	4	3	2	0	4	534
2015	509	2	4	4	1	0	7	527
2016	484	2	3	10	0	0	7	506
2017	483	4	3	9	1	0	12	512
2018	489	8	4	11	1	0	11	524
2019	493	6	4	14	2	0	11	530
2020	485	1	2	13	1	0	19	521
2021	465	0	1	11	2	0	17	496
2022	450	1	1	9	1	1	15	478
2023	424	5	3	10	1	1	8	452
2024	438	4	3	11	0	1	11	468

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 Messalonskee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	600	44.7	13.4	34.5
2011	589	44.2	13.3	31.2
2012	554	43.9	12.5	9.2
2013	530	44.9	11.7	41.1
2014	534	44.2	12.0	42.1
2015	527	42.0	12.5	39.1
2016	506	43.0	11.7	40.3
2017	512	42.1	12.1	39.1
2018	524	43.6	12.0	40.3
2019	530	44.3	11.9	35.3
2020	521	45.4	11.4	39.9
2021	496	42.4	11.6	30.4
2022	478	42.4	11.2	34.7
2023	452	39.9	11.3	32.5
2024	468	37.5	12.4	29.9

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 Messalonskee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	600	44.7	13.4	34.5
2011	589	44.2	13.3	31.2
2012	554	43.9	12.5	9.2
2013	530	44.9	11.7	41.1
2014	534	44.2	12.0	42.1
2015	527	42.0	12.5	39.1
2016	506	43.0	11.7	40.3
2017	512	42.1	12.1	39.1
2018	524	43.6	12.0	40.3
2019	530	44.3	11.9	35.3
2020	521	45.4	11.4	39.9
2021	496	42.4	11.6	30.4
2022	478	42.4	11.2	34.7
2023	452	39.9	11.3	32.5
2024	468	37.5	12.4	29.9

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 Messalonskee Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,193
2019	$13,772
2020	$14,700
2021	$16,104
2022	$16,700
2023	$17,419

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Messalonskee 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 35^th of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 21^st of 96 Middle schools	18.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Messalonskee Middle School)	58.9	86.4	27.5%
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 (Messalonskee Middle School)	33.5	86.4	52.9%
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	530	452	14.7%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	14	10	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	493	424	14%
Two or More Races	11	8	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.3%	32.5%	2.8%

Schools Near Messalonskee 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
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
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
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
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
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
Skowhegan Area Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Academy Circle	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	No	(207) 474-3339	473	40	11.9	61.5%	454 (96.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	48.3	45^th of 96 public middle schools	53.1%		50.6	52^nd of 93 public middle schools	44.1%	7	63.5	47.3	38.8	$24,608
Maranacook Community Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 Millard Harrison Drive	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 685-3128	297	27	11.0	21.5%	282 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	51.1	39^th of 96 public middle schools	59.4%		66.6	27^th of 93 public middle schools	71.0%	12	68.8	38.9	50.0	$18,507
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Messalonskee Middle School

How many students attend Messalonskee Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 468 students attended Messalonskee Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Messalonskee Middle School attend?

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

Is Messalonskee Middle School a good school?

Messalonskee Middle School ranks 21^st of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Messalonskee Middle School?

Students at Messalonskee Middle School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Messalonskee Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 18

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