Jay Middle School serves 257 students in grades 4-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)63%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)76%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSU 73 School District
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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Jay Middle School?
257 students attend Jay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jay Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jay Middle School?
Jay Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jay Middle School offer ?
Jay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Jay Middle School part of?
Jay Middle School is part of RSU 73 School District.
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