Serving 495 students in grades 5-8, Gray-new Gloucester 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 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 7% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gray-new Gloucester Middle School's student population of 495 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gray-new Gloucester 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 Gray-new Gloucester Middle School is 0.13, 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
#165 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
93%
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
21%
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 is Gray-new Gloucester Middle School's ranking?
Gray-new Gloucester Middle School is ranked #165 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Gray-new Gloucester Middle School?
495 students attend Gray-new Gloucester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gray-new Gloucester Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gray-new Gloucester Middle School?
Gray-new Gloucester Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gray-new Gloucester Middle School offer ?
Gray-new Gloucester Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Gray-new Gloucester Middle School part of?
Gray-new Gloucester Middle School is part of RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District.
School Reviews
1 2/28/2020
Good school, it's cool, but too much work and has issues with how it is built and water can get under the building.
4 2/21/2019
Both my girls went to GNG Middle School which is grades 5 - 8. Both played in the Middle School band. They participated in after school sports or activities. As with all kids they got on better with some teachers than others, but there was no doubt all their teachers wanted them to succeed. The middle school still has recess every day which I think is important for kids ( a lot of schools no longer have recess). All the kids participate in PE, Art, Music, Spanish, Media Arts (computer technology) and Tech Ed (design, technology and shop class). They both went on to graduate from GNG High School and finished in the top 10 of their class. Both obtained 4 year college scholarships as a result of their education at Gray-New Gloucester. There are richer school districts, but GNG affords students who are willing to work with a great opportunity.
2 3/9/2007
The Quality of the academics are not that great. the teachers have no tpatience for their students and go straight to yelling at them. This school shows a lack of wanting the children to have a balanced and active lifestyle. They only allow the children to have gym every other dayfor only two quarters. They allow very little parent involvement. The teachers are allowed to hold all of the students so late for lunch, that more than not, the students have less than 5 minutes to eat their lunches. I offer my sincerest apologies for anyone that has the unfortune to have their children attend their school. P.S. your child should be average and not enjoy school in order to go here because they make it a living nightmare for the students that are intelligent and don't fit in the redneck box
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