Serving 44 students in grades 4-6, Quimby 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Quimby Middle School?
44 students attend Quimby Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Quimby Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quimby Middle School?
Quimby Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Quimby Middle School offer ?
Quimby Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Quimby Middle School part of?
Quimby Middle School is part of Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Administrative District 13 School District.
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