Orono Middle School

Orono Middle School serves 145 students in grades 6-8 in this small suburban community in Penobscot County, Maine. With 15 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an impressive 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention than many larger districts can provide. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.3 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 97th out of 542 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 82nd percentile.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 92% achieving proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and 87% meeting proficiency standards in Mathematics across all grade levels. Orono Middle School serves a community where education is highly valued, with 68% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The ZIP code 04473 has a median household income of $56,682 and median home values of $214,600.

While the area shows some economic diversity with a 26.8% poverty rate, the strong academic outcomes suggest the school effectively supports students from various backgrounds. The school's location in Orono's small suburban setting provides students with a close-knit learning environment while maintaining access to the educational and cultural resources that come with proximity to the University of Maine.

With an enrollment of 145 students, Orono Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, Orono Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.