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#407 of 542 schools in ME
Nokomis Regional Middle School
Middle School · Rsu 19 · Newport, ME
A Rsu 19 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
291 Williams Road Suite 1, Newport, ME 04953
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 81% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nokomis Regional Middle School score 76% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 76% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nokomis Regional 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport), 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
$62,708
Median home value
$213,400
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04953; 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 19
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nokomis Regional Middle School is listed in RSU 19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nokomis Regional Middle School
Nokomis Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Newport, ME, part of Rsu 19, serving approximately 527 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #407 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nokomis Regional Middle School
What grades does Nokomis Regional Middle School serve?
Nokomis Regional Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Nokomis Regional Middle School?
Nokomis Regional Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nokomis Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nokomis Regional Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nokomis Regional Middle School rank in ME?
Nokomis Regional Middle School ranks #407 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Nokomis Regional Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nokomis Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Nokomis Regional Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nokomis Regional Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Nokomis Regional Middle School a charter school?
No, Nokomis Regional Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nokomis Regional Middle School a Title I school?
No, Nokomis Regional Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nokomis Regional Middle School?
46.7% of students at Nokomis Regional 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (207) 355-3600
- Area population (ZIP 04953)
- 3,145
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.9
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 04953; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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