Leonard Middle School

Summary:

Leonard Middle School is a public middle school located in Old Town, Maine, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 306 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 34 district, which is ranked 134 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past several years, Leonard Middle School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 47th out of 86 Maine middle schools in 2018-2019 to 74th out of 96 in 2022-2023. Its student population is predominantly White, with a decreasing percentage of minority students. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.1% in 2020-2021 to 31.1% in 2022-2023, which is well above the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have all declined and are below the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Reeds Brook Middle School and Holbrook School, Leonard Middle School generally underperforms. The school's proximity to higher-performing middle schools, like Orono Middle School, presents an opportunity for Leonard Middle School to learn from and collaborate with these successful institutions to identify and implement strategies for improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468

(207) 827-3900

District: Regional School Unit 34

SchoolDigger Rank:
74^th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,643

Students who attend Leonard Middle School usually attend:

High:

Old Town High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 284

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.0%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leonard Middle School ranks worse than 77.1% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.36. (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 (87%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leonard Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Leonard Middle School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leonard Middle School is $17,643.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Leonard Middle School 74^th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Leonard Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 34:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 34 134^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leonard Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	69.65	20^th	86	76.7%
2013	46.92	44^th	87	49.4%
2015	39.53	61^st	97	37.1%
2016	36.75	47^th	85	44.7%
2017	52.62	31^st	87	64.4%
2018	31.94	63^rd	85	25.9%
2019	41.83	47^th	86	45.3%
2021	28.84	69^th	92	25.0%
2022	36.05	67^th	93	28.0%
2023	29.36	74^th	96	22.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.79	15^th	37	59.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.44	32^nd	64	50.0%
2021	29.04	47^th	66	28.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.79	60^th	78	23.1%
2021	23.57	65^th	83	21.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.88	30^th	78	61.5%
2021	26.51	63^rd	83	24.1%

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Rank History for White students at Leonard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.29	27^th	44	38.6%

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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 Leonard Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	267	6	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	281
2011	277	5	3	2	2	0	2	291
2012	300	3	2	1	3	0	1	310
2013	275	3	5	3	1	0	5	292
2014	275	6	2	4	1	0	11	299
2015	272	1	2	2	4	0	15	296
2016	256	3	3	7	4	0	16	289
2017	266	6	4	7	4	0	19	306
2018	276	6	6	5	4	0	14	311
2019	286	10	2	3	5	0	11	317
2020	289	7	2	4	5	0	12	319
2021	281	9	1	4	2	0	14	311
2022	279	4	3	5	3	0	17	311
2023	268	4	5	10	4	0	15	306
2024	247	4	4	10	5	0	14	284

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 Leonard Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	281	31.7	8.8	35.2
2011	291	31.0	9.3	31.3
2012	310	30.9	10.0	7.7
2013	292	30.4	9.6	50
2014	299	30.3	9.8	54.8
2015	296	26.0	11.3	56.1
2016	289	25.0	11.5	45.7
2017	306	24.2	12.6	49.7
2018	311	24.2	12.8	50.8
2019	317	24.0	13.2	47.6
2020	319	24.9	12.8	46.4
2021	311	25.5	12.1	51.8
2022	311	26.6	11.6	46.6
2023	306	27.2	11.2	48.7
2024	284	26.8	10.5	51.8

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 Leonard Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	281	31.7	8.8	35.2
2011	291	31.0	9.3	31.3
2012	310	30.9	10.0	7.7
2013	292	30.4	9.6	50
2014	299	30.3	9.8	54.8
2015	296	26.0	11.3	56.1
2016	289	25.0	11.5	45.7
2017	306	24.2	12.6	49.7
2018	311	24.2	12.8	50.8
2019	317	24.0	13.2	47.6
2020	319	24.9	12.8	46.4
2021	311	25.5	12.1	51.8
2022	311	26.6	11.6	46.6
2023	306	27.2	11.2	48.7
2024	284	26.8	10.5	51.8

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 Leonard Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,805
2019	$12,926
2020	$13,494
2021	$15,886
2022	$15,910
2023	$17,643

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leonard 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 47^th of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 74^th of 96 Middle schools	22.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Leonard Middle School)	54.5	80.2	25.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 34)	51.7	81.5	29.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Leonard Middle School)	32	81.3	49.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 34)	32.9	81.4	48.5%
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	317	306	3.5%
African American	10	4	60%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	2	5	150%
Hispanic	3	10	233.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	286	268	6.3%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.6%	48.7%	1.1%

Schools Near Leonard 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
Leonard Middle School	Public	6-8	156 Oak Street	Old Town	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	No	(207) 827-3900	284	27	10.5	51.8%	247 (87.0%)	4 (1.4%)	10 (3.5%)	4 (1.4%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	29.4	74^th of 96 public middle schools	22.9%		36.1	67^th of 93 public middle schools	28.0%	7	54.9	40.2	40.0	$17,643
Orono Middle School	Public	6-8	10 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	No	(207) 866-2350	145	15	9.6	31.7%	127 (87.6%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.6%)	88.2	10^th of 96 public middle schools	89.6%		78.3	16^th of 93 public middle schools	82.8%	6	88.2	59.0	79.6	$20,126
William S. Cohen School	Public	6-8	304 Garland Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 941-6230	364	29	12.5	28.8%	292 (80.2%)	15 (4.1%)	16 (4.4%)	14 (3.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.6%)	88.2	9^th of 96 public middle schools	90.6%		85.8	9^th of 93 public middle schools	90.3%		76.5	65.1	69.7	$16,856
James F. Doughty School	Public	6-8	143 Fifth Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 941-6220	358	29	12.5	62.0%	291 (81.3%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.0%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.5%)	50.5	40^th of 96 public middle schools	58.3%		35.9	68^th of 93 public middle schools	26.9%	28	68.0	40.5	46.7	$17,607
Holbrook School	Public	5-8	202 Kidder Hill Road	Holden	04429	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63	No	No	No	No	(207) 843-7769	170	19	8.7	20.6%	161 (94.7%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	65.3	20^th of 96 public middle schools	79.2%		66.3	28^th of 93 public middle schools	69.9%	8	69.7	51.9	45.3	$18,190
Hermon Middle School	Public	5-8	29 Billings Road	Hermon	04401	Penobscot County	Hermon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 848-4070	329	25	13.1	26.1%	297 (90.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	55.9	31^st of 96 public middle schools	67.7%		38.6	63^rd of 93 public middle schools	32.3%	32	67.9	47.6	40.5	$13,714
Reeds Brook Middle School	Public	6-8	28A Main Road South	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3540	335	24	13.9	19.1%	305 (91.0%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	16 (4.8%)	94.4	5^th of 96 public middle schools	94.8%		90.8	6^th of 93 public middle schools	93.5%	1	85.0	68.7	71.2	$14,947
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	416 Main St	Corinth	04427	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64	No	No	No	No	(207) 285-3177	228	19	12.1	47.8%	205 (89.9%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (6.1%)	16.2	90^th of 96 public middle schools	6.3%		8.7	86^th of 93 public middle schools	7.5%	4	55.3	27.0	27.2	$14,628
Caravel Middle School	Public	5-8	520 Irish Road	Carmel	04419	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Admin District 23	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 848-3615	226	15	15.4	44.7%	213 (94.2%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	43.3	55^th of 96 public middle schools	42.7%		61	36^th of 93 public middle schools	61.3%	19	61.9	45.4	37.2	$15,703

Frequently Asked Questions about Leonard Middle School

What district is Leonard Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 34

What high school do graduates of Leonard Middle School attend?

Students who attend Leonard Middle School usually go on to attend Old Town High School

How many students attend Leonard Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 284 students attended Leonard Middle School.

Is Leonard Middle School a good school?

Leonard Middle School ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Maine middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Leonard Middle School?

Students at Leonard Middle School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

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