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#215 of 542 schools in ME

Top 40% in state

Medomak Middle School

Middle School · Rsu 40/msad 40 · Waldoboro, ME

A Rsu 40/msad 40 middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

318 Manktown Road, Waldoboro, ME 04572

  • Math 81% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.1Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency84% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)79% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$19,717
Chronic Absenteeism40.9%

Students at Medomak Middle School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency81%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 84% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2021*
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2022
Math
81%
ELA
87%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

51.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Medomak 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,060/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waldoboro), 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

$66,072

Median home value

$271,700

College educated

33.5%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04572; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rsu 40/msad 40

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$19,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Medomak Middle School is listed in RSU 40/MSAD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Medomak Middle School

Medomak Middle School is a public middle school in Waldoboro, ME, part of Rsu 40/msad 40, serving approximately 276 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #215 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 Medomak Middle School

What grades does Medomak Middle School serve?

Medomak Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Medomak Middle School?

Medomak Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Medomak Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Medomak Middle School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Medomak Middle School rank in ME?

Medomak Middle School ranks #215 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Medomak Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Medomak Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Medomak Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Medomak Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Medomak Middle School a charter school?

No, Medomak Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Medomak Middle School a Title I school?

No, Medomak Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Medomak Middle School?

51.1% of students at Medomak 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
276
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.9%
Area population (ZIP 04572)
5,228
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
52.6
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 04572; 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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