Madawaska Middle/high School

Madawaska Middle/High School serves 212 students in grades 6-12 in this close-knit community along Maine's northern border. With 19 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an intimate 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for personalized attention and strong relationships between educators and students. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 80th out of 542 schools statewide, placing it in the 85th percentile among Maine schools.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 75% achieving proficiency or above, while 69% meet proficiency standards in mathematics. This academic success reflects the dedicated teaching staff's commitment to student achievement in a smaller school environment. Located at 135 Seventh Avenue, the school serves families in ZIP code 04756, where the median household income is $36,932 and median home value reaches $150,100.

About 22% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the area maintains a 19.2% poverty rate among its 3,190 residents. Madawaska Middle/High School operates in a remote rural setting that fosters a strong sense of community, where students benefit from the stability and personal connections that define small-town education in Maine's Aroostook County.

Located in a rural area, Madawaska Middle/high School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.