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#157 of 542 schools in ME

Top 29% in state

Camden-rockport Middle School

Middle School · Rsu 28/msad 28 · Camden, ME

A Rsu 28/msad 28 middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

34 Knowlton Street, Camden, ME 04843

  • Math 92% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 96% proficient (2022)
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below 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
Academics9.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency96% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency94% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)87% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$22,053
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Camden-rockport Middle School score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency92%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency96%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 35 points since 2019, reaching 94% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2022
Math
92%
ELA
96%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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

18.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Camden-rockport 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,168/100K

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

$82,841

Median home value

$486,300

Median rent

$1,125/mo

College educated

65%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04843; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Rsu 28/msad 28

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$22,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Camden-rockport Middle School is listed in RSU 28/MSAD 28; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Camden-rockport Middle School

Camden-rockport Middle School is a public middle school in Camden, ME, part of Rsu 28/msad 28, serving approximately 357 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Camden-rockport Middle School

What grades does Camden-rockport Middle School serve?

Camden-rockport Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Camden-rockport Middle School?

Camden-rockport Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden-rockport Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Camden-rockport Middle School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Camden-rockport Middle School rank in ME?

Camden-rockport Middle School ranks #157 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Camden-rockport Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Camden-rockport Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Camden-rockport Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Camden-rockport Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Camden-rockport Middle School a charter school?

No, Camden-rockport Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Camden-rockport Middle School a Title I school?

No, Camden-rockport Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camden-rockport Middle School?

18.5% of students at Camden-rockport 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Knox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
Area population (ZIP 04843)
5,243
Area median age
52.8
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 04843; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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