Madawaska Middle/high School

135 Seventh Ave
Madawaska, ME 04756
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 181 students in grades 7-12, Madawaska Middle/high School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Madawaska Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Madawaska Middle/high School's student population of 181 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
181 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Madawaska Middle/high School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madawaska Middle/high School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#114 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Madawaska Middle/high School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madawaska Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madawaska Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Madawaska Middle/high School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Madawaska Middle/high School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Madawaska Middle/high School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Madawaska Middle/high School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Madawaska Middle/high School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Madawaska Middle/high School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Madawaska Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Madawaska Middle/high School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Madawaska Middle/high School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Madawaska Middle/high School and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Madawaska Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Madawaska Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madawaska Middle/high School's ranking?
Madawaska Middle/high School is ranked #114 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Madawaska Middle/high School often compared to?
Madawaska Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Kent Community High School, Wisdom Middle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madawaska Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Madawaska Middle/high School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Madawaska Middle/high School?
181 students attend Madawaska Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Madawaska Middle/high School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madawaska Middle/high School?
Madawaska Middle/high School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madawaska Middle/high School offer ?
Madawaska Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Madawaska Middle/high School part of?
Madawaska Middle/high School is part of Madawaska School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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