Serving 735 students in grades 6-8, Bonny Eagle Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority 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: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonny Eagle Middle School's student population of 735 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bonny Eagle 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 Bonny Eagle 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
#253 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonny Eagle Middle School's ranking?
Bonny Eagle Middle School is ranked #253 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Bonny Eagle Middle School often compared to?
Bonny Eagle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biddeford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Bonny Eagle Middle School?
735 students attend Bonny Eagle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bonny Eagle Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonny Eagle Middle School?
Bonny Eagle Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bonny Eagle Middle School offer ?
Bonny Eagle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bonny Eagle Middle School part of?
Bonny Eagle Middle School is part of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District.
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