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#511 of 542 schools in ME
Hermon Middle School
Middle School · Hermon Public Schools · Hermon, ME
A middle school in Hermon, ME where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
29 Billings Road, Hermon, ME 04401
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 83% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hermon Middle School score 82% proficient, which is below 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 36 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hermon 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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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
$66,136
Median home value
$229,600
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–7 | 0.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Penobscot Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 134 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hermon Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hermon Middle School is listed in Hermon Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hermon Middle School
Hermon Middle School is a public middle school in Hermon, ME, part of Hermon Public Schools, serving approximately 329 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hermon Middle School
What grades does Hermon Middle School serve?
Hermon Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hermon Middle School?
Hermon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermon Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hermon Middle School rank in ME?
Hermon Middle School ranks #511 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Hermon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hermon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Hermon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermon Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hermon Middle School a charter school?
No, Hermon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hermon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hermon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hermon Middle School?
26.1% of students at Hermon 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
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (207) 848-4070
- Area population (ZIP 04401)
- 44,418
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 04401; 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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