Below Average
#482 of 542 schools in ME
Auburn Middle School
Middle School · Auburn Public Schools · Auburn, ME
A middle school in Auburn, ME serving grades 7th – 8th.
38 Falcon Drive, Auburn, ME 04210
- Math 73% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Auburn Middle School score 76% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 44 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Auburn Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,552
Median home value
$254,600
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Renaissance SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 0.8 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Central Maine Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–11 | 2.1 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Lewiston Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| St Dominic Academy-auburnPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 446 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Auburn Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Auburn Middle School is listed in Auburn Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Auburn Middle School
Auburn Middle School is a public middle school in Auburn, ME, part of Auburn Public Schools, serving approximately 490 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Auburn Middle School
What grades does Auburn Middle School serve?
Auburn Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Auburn Middle School?
Auburn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Auburn Middle School rank in ME?
Auburn Middle School ranks #482 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Auburn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Auburn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Auburn Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Auburn Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Auburn Middle School a charter school?
No, Auburn Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Auburn Middle School a Title I school?
No, Auburn Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Auburn Middle School?
52.2% of students at Auburn Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Androscoggin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (207) 333-6655
- Area population (ZIP 04210)
- 24,294
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04210; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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