Serving 404 students in grades 6-8, Lake Region Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 70% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Region Middle School's student population of 404 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Region Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Region Middle School is 0.24, 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
#477 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
87%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Region Middle School's ranking?
Lake Region Middle School is ranked #477 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Lake Region Middle School?
404 students attend Lake Region Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lake Region Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Region Middle School?
Lake Region Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lake Region Middle School offer ?
Lake Region Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lake Region Middle School part of?
Lake Region Middle School is part of RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District.
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