Massabesic Junior High School serves 651 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
651 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
99%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Massabesic Junior High School?
651 students attend Massabesic Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Massabesic Junior High School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Massabesic Junior High School?
Massabesic Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Massabesic Junior High School offer ?
Massabesic Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Massabesic Junior High School part of?
Massabesic Junior High School is part of Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Administrative District 57 School District.
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