Brewer Middle School serves 285 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)56%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)72%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Brewer Middle School?
285 students attend Brewer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Brewer Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brewer Middle School?
Brewer Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brewer Middle School offer ?
Brewer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brewer Middle School part of?
Brewer Middle School is part of Brewer Public Schools School District.
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