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#236 of 542 schools in ME
Top 43% in state
Bruce M Whittier Middle School
Middle School · Rsu 16 · Poland, ME
A Rsu 16 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1457 Maine Street, Poland, ME 04274
- Math 86% proficient (2022)
- Reading 86% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bruce M Whittier Middle School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 38 points since 2019, reaching 86% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bruce M Whittier 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low139/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,625
Median home value
$280,300
Median rent
$1,149/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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 16
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bruce M Whittier Middle School is listed in RSU 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bruce M Whittier Middle School
Bruce M Whittier Middle School is a public middle school in Poland, ME, part of Rsu 16, serving approximately 274 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bruce M Whittier Middle School
What grades does Bruce M Whittier Middle School serve?
Bruce M Whittier Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Bruce M Whittier Middle School?
Bruce M Whittier Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce M Whittier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce M Whittier Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bruce M Whittier Middle School rank in ME?
Bruce M Whittier Middle School ranks #236 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Bruce M Whittier Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bruce M Whittier Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Bruce M Whittier Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bruce M Whittier Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bruce M Whittier Middle School a charter school?
No, Bruce M Whittier Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bruce M Whittier Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bruce M Whittier Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bruce M Whittier Middle School?
35.4% of students at Bruce M Whittier 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
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Androscoggin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (207) 998-3462
- Area population (ZIP 04274)
- 5,920
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 04274; 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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