Serving 317 students in grades 6-8, Bath Middle School ranks in the top 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 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bath Middle School's student population of 317 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bath Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bath Middle School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bath Middle School's ranking?
Bath Middle School is ranked #251 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Bath Middle School often compared to?
Bath Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Ararat 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 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Bath Middle School?
317 students attend Bath Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bath Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bath Middle School?
Bath Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bath Middle School offer ?
Bath Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bath Middle School part of?
Bath Middle School is part of RSU 01 - Lkrsu School District.
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