York Middle School

York Middle School serves 484 students in grades 5-8 in York, Maine, consistently ranking as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With an impressive MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and a state ranking of 11th out of 542 Maine schools, this regular public school places in the 98th percentile statewide. The school's academic excellence is evident in its outstanding test performance, with 97% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 95% reaching proficiency in mathematics across all grade levels.

These exceptional results reflect both strong instruction and community support. With 51 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, York Middle School maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, allowing for more personalized attention and instruction. The school draws from a well-educated community where 51% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $106,616.

This supportive environment, combined with a low poverty rate of 5.3%, creates favorable conditions for student success. Located at 30 Organug Road in this small suburban community of York County, the school serves families in an area where median home values reflect the desirability of the location at $527,500, nestled in a close-knit coastal Maine setting.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, York 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.