Very Good
#171 of 542 schools in ME
Top 31% in state
Falmouth Middle School
Middle School · Falmouth Public Schools · Falmouth, ME
A middle school in Falmouth, ME where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
52 Woodville Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
- Math 97% proficient (2022)
- Reading 97% proficient (2022)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Falmouth Middle School score 97% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 91%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 24 points since 2019, reaching 97% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (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
2.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Falmouth 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average654/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Falmouth), 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
$131,833
Median home value
$669,500
Median rent
$2,070/mo
College educated
70.5%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Moore Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Glickman AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Greely Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Falmouth Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,460NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Falmouth Middle School is listed in Falmouth Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Falmouth Middle School
Falmouth Middle School is a public middle school in Falmouth, ME, part of Falmouth Public Schools, serving approximately 415 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Falmouth Middle School
What grades does Falmouth Middle School serve?
Falmouth Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Falmouth Middle School?
Falmouth Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falmouth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falmouth Middle School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Falmouth Middle School rank in ME?
Falmouth Middle School ranks #171 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Falmouth Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Falmouth Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Falmouth Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Falmouth Middle School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Falmouth Middle School a charter school?
No, Falmouth Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Falmouth Middle School a Title I school?
No, Falmouth Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Falmouth Middle School?
2.7% of students at Falmouth 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
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (207) 781-3740
- Area population (ZIP 04105)
- 12,557
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 04105; 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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