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#442 of 542 schools in ME

Bonny Eagle Middle School

Middle School · Rsu 06/msad 06 · Buxton, ME

A Rsu 06/msad 06 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

92 Sokokis Trail, Buxton, ME 04093

  • Math 80% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% proficient (2022)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency84% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)86% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$17,630
Chronic Absenteeism35.1%

Students at Bonny Eagle Middle School score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency80%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 52 points since 2019, reaching 84% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
80%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

22.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bonny Eagle 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,024/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buxton), 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

$85,208

Median home value

$315,500

Median rent

$1,413/mo

College educated

31.4%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rsu 06/msad 06

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$17,630NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bonny Eagle Middle School is listed in RSU 06/MSAD 06; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bonny Eagle Middle School

Bonny Eagle Middle School is a public middle school in Buxton, ME, part of Rsu 06/msad 06, serving approximately 710 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #442 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bonny Eagle Middle School

What grades does Bonny Eagle Middle School serve?

Bonny Eagle Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bonny Eagle Middle School?

Bonny Eagle Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonny Eagle Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bonny Eagle Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bonny Eagle Middle School rank in ME?

Bonny Eagle Middle School ranks #442 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Bonny Eagle Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bonny Eagle Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Bonny Eagle Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonny Eagle Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bonny Eagle Middle School a charter school?

No, Bonny Eagle Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bonny Eagle Middle School a Title I school?

No, Bonny Eagle Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonny Eagle Middle School?

22.4% of students at Bonny Eagle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
710
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.1%
Area population (ZIP 04093)
8,451
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
46.2
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 04093; 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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