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#456 of 542 schools in ME

Central Middle School

Middle School · Rsu 64/msad 64 · Corinth, ME

A Rsu 64/msad 64 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 19, Corinth, ME 04427

  • Math 76% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)80% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$15,146
Chronic Absenteeism34.2%

Students at Central Middle School score 75% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency76%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 34 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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

47.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Central 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low204/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$60,612

Median home value

$123,500

Median rent

$773/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

81.6%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04427; 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 64/msad 64

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Central Middle School is listed in RSU 64/MSAD 64; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central Middle School

Central Middle School is a public middle school in Corinth, ME, part of Rsu 64/msad 64, serving approximately 228 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #456 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Middle School

What grades does Central Middle School serve?

Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Central Middle School?

Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Middle School rank in ME?

Central Middle School ranks #456 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Central Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Central Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Central Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

47.8% of students at Central 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
228
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Penobscot County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.2%
Area population (ZIP 04427)
2,942
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
43
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 04427; 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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