Very Good
#166 of 542 schools in ME
Top 30% in state
Middle School of the Kennebunks
Middle School · Rsu 21 · Kennebunk, ME
A Rsu 21 middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
60 Thompson Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043
- Math 93% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle School of the Kennebunks score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 30 points since 2019, reaching 94% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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
9.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Middle School of the Kennebunks 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated706/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennebunk), 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
$101,204
Median home value
$460,600
Median rent
$1,405/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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 21
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,300NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middle School of the Kennebunks is listed in RSU 21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle School of the Kennebunks
Middle School of the Kennebunks is a public middle school in Kennebunk, ME, part of Rsu 21, serving approximately 477 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle School of the Kennebunks
What grades does Middle School of the Kennebunks serve?
Middle School of the Kennebunks serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Middle School of the Kennebunks?
Middle School of the Kennebunks has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School of the Kennebunks?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School of the Kennebunks is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle School of the Kennebunks rank in ME?
Middle School of the Kennebunks ranks #166 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Middle School of the Kennebunks's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle School of the Kennebunks has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Middle School of the Kennebunks?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle School of the Kennebunks has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Middle School of the Kennebunks a charter school?
No, Middle School of the Kennebunks is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle School of the Kennebunks a Title I school?
No, Middle School of the Kennebunks is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle School of the Kennebunks?
9.4% of students at Middle School of the Kennebunks 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
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (207) 467-8004
- Area population (ZIP 04043)
- 11,692
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 55.1
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 04043; 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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