Below Average
#437 of 542 schools in ME
Warsaw Middle School
Middle School · Rsu 53/msad 53 · Pittsfield, ME
A Rsu 53/msad 53 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
167 School Street, Pittsfield, ME 04967
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 81% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Warsaw Middle School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 44 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Warsaw 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,168/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsfield), 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
$55,822
Median home value
$145,200
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04967; 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 53/msad 53
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Warsaw Middle School is listed in RSU 53/MSAD 53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Warsaw Middle School
Warsaw Middle School is a public middle school in Pittsfield, ME, part of Rsu 53/msad 53, serving approximately 269 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #437 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Warsaw Middle School
What grades does Warsaw Middle School serve?
Warsaw Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Warsaw Middle School?
Warsaw Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warsaw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warsaw Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Warsaw Middle School rank in ME?
Warsaw Middle School ranks #437 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Warsaw Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Warsaw Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Warsaw Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Warsaw Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Warsaw Middle School a charter school?
No, Warsaw Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Warsaw Middle School a Title I school?
No, Warsaw Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warsaw Middle School?
56.1% of students at Warsaw 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
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (207) 487-5145
- Area population (ZIP 04967)
- 3,918
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 04967; 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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