Skip to main content

Average

#257 of 542 schools in ME

Top 47% in state

Gray-new Gloucester Middle School

Middle School · Rsu 15/msad 15 · Gray, ME

A Rsu 15/msad 15 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

31 Libby Hill Road, Gray, ME 04039

  • Math 85% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 89% proficient (2022)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency89% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)84% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment5.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$17,176
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Gray-new Gloucester Middle School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency89%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 38 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2021*
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2022
Math
85%
ELA
89%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

30.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Gray-new Gloucester 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low109/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$94,284

Median home value

$333,200

Median rent

$1,321/mo

College educated

46.5%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04039; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Royal Academy Education Inc.Private · tuition6.5K–121.4 mi76Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Rsu 15/msad 15

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$17,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gray-new Gloucester Middle School is listed in RSU 15/MSAD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gray-new Gloucester Middle School

Gray-new Gloucester Middle School is a public middle school in Gray, ME, part of Rsu 15/msad 15, serving approximately 498 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #257 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gray-new Gloucester Middle School

What grades does Gray-new Gloucester Middle School serve?

Gray-new Gloucester Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Gray-new Gloucester Middle School?

Gray-new Gloucester Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray-new Gloucester Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gray-new Gloucester Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gray-new Gloucester Middle School rank in ME?

Gray-new Gloucester Middle School ranks #257 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Gray-new Gloucester Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gray-new Gloucester Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Gray-new Gloucester Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gray-new Gloucester Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gray-new Gloucester Middle School a charter school?

No, Gray-new Gloucester Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gray-new Gloucester Middle School a Title I school?

No, Gray-new Gloucester Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gray-new Gloucester Middle School?

30.7% of students at Gray-new Gloucester 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
498
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
Area population (ZIP 04039)
8,004
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
42.8
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 04039; 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

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.