Mt Ararat Middle School

66 Republic Avenue
Topsham, ME 04086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, Mt Ararat Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mt Ararat Middle School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
577 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mt Ararat Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Ararat Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#267 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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83%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mt Ararat Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt Ararat Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mt Ararat Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mt Ararat Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mt Ararat Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Mt Ararat Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mt Ararat Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mt Ararat Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt Ararat Middle School's ranking?
Mt Ararat Middle School is ranked #267 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mt Ararat Middle School often compared to?
Mt Ararat Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bath Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mt Ararat Middle School?
577 students attend Mt Ararat Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mt Ararat Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Mt Ararat Middle School offer ?
Mt Ararat Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mt Ararat Middle School part of?
Mt Ararat Middle School is part of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District.

School Reviews

5   2/2/2007
This is the most awesome school in the world! The teachers and staff are great, there are so many sports you can participate in, and you take art in all three grades. There is also a sports awards night after each sports season where all the athletes and coaches get recognized for their great work.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jacks

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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