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#197 of 542 schools in ME
Top 36% in state
Brunswick JR High School
Middle School · Brunswick Public Schools · Brunswick, ME
A middle school in Brunswick, ME where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
65 Columbia Avenue, Brunswick, ME 04011
- Math 86% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brunswick JR High School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
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 89% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
28.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brunswick JR High 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,262/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brunswick), 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
$74,102
Median home value
$343,600
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
52.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Merry Meeting CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Mt Ararat Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 529 | 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.
Brunswick Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brunswick JR High School is listed in Brunswick Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brunswick JR High School
Brunswick JR High School is a public middle school in Brunswick, ME, part of Brunswick Public Schools, serving approximately 537 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brunswick JR High School
What grades does Brunswick JR High School serve?
Brunswick JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Brunswick JR High School?
Brunswick JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brunswick JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brunswick JR High School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brunswick JR High School rank in ME?
Brunswick JR High School ranks #197 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Brunswick JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brunswick JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Brunswick JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brunswick JR High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brunswick JR High School a charter school?
No, Brunswick JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brunswick JR High School a Title I school?
No, Brunswick JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brunswick JR High School?
28.3% of students at Brunswick JR High 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
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (207) 319-1930
- Area population (ZIP 04011)
- 22,081
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 04011; 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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