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Noble Middle School

Middle School · Rsu 60/msad 60 · Berwick, ME

A Rsu 60/msad 60 middle school serving grades 6th – 7th.

46 Cranberry Meadow Road, Berwick, ME 03901

  • Math 78% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% proficient (2022)
  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency83% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)85% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment6.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
District spending per student$17,972
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Noble Middle School score 83% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency78%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 37 points since 2019, reaching 83% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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

29.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Noble 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated921/100K

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

$77,790

Median home value

$331,300

Median rent

$1,237/mo

College educated

35%

Homeownership

86.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Somersworth Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.36–83.4 mi309Compare →
Tri-city Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–123.8 mi134Compare →
Berwick AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–124.4 mi534Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rsu 60/msad 60

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$17,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Noble Middle School is listed in RSU 60/MSAD 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Noble Middle School

Noble Middle School is a public middle school in Berwick, ME, part of Rsu 60/msad 60, serving approximately 434 students in grades 6th-7th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Noble Middle School

What grades does Noble Middle School serve?

Noble Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.

How many students attend Noble Middle School?

Noble Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Noble Middle School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Noble Middle School rank in ME?

Noble Middle School ranks #348 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Noble Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Noble Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Noble Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Noble Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Noble Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Noble Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

29.5% of students at Noble 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 – 7th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
Area population (ZIP 03901)
8,094
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
40.4
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 03901; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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