Needs Improvement
#496 of 542 schools in ME
Lake Region Middle School
Middle School · Rsu 61/msad 61 · Naples, ME
A Rsu 61/msad 61 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
204 Kansas Road, Naples, ME 04055
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Region Middle School score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Region 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 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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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
$68,278
Median home value
$257,300
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rsu 61/msad 61
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Region Middle School is listed in RSU 61/MSAD 61; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Region Middle School
Lake Region Middle School is a public middle school in Naples, ME, part of Rsu 61/msad 61, serving approximately 383 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Region Middle School
What grades does Lake Region Middle School serve?
Lake Region Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Region Middle School?
Lake Region Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Region Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Region Middle School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Region Middle School rank in ME?
Lake Region Middle School ranks #496 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Lake Region Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Region Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Lake Region Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Region Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Region Middle School a charter school?
No, Lake Region Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Region Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lake Region Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Region Middle School?
50.1% of students at Lake Region 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
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (207) 647-8403
- Area population (ZIP 04055)
- 3,949
- Area average commute
- 39.6 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
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 04055; 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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