Average
#382 of 542 schools in ME
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orono Middle School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).
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 90% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orono 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low150/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orono), 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
$58,893
Median home value
$217,800
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
64.2%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04473; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Stillwater AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 4.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
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.
Rsu 26
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orono Middle School is listed in RSU 26; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orono Middle School
Orono Middle School is a public middle school in Orono, ME, part of Rsu 26, serving approximately 145 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orono Middle School
What grades does Orono Middle School serve?
Orono Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Orono Middle School?
Orono Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orono Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orono Middle School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orono Middle School rank in ME?
Orono Middle School ranks #382 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Orono Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orono Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Orono Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orono Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Orono Middle School a charter school?
No, Orono Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orono Middle School a Title I school?
No, Orono Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orono Middle School?
31.7% of students at Orono 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (207) 866-2350
- Area population (ZIP 04473)
- 8,383
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 28.2
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 04473; 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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