Winthrop Middle School

400 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 198 students in grades 6-8, Winthrop Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 10% in ME
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winthrop Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Winthrop Middle School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
198 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Winthrop Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winthrop Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#32 out of 512 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Winthrop Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winthrop Middle 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.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winthrop Middle 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
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Winthrop Middle 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%
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Winthrop Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winthrop Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Winthrop Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
86%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Winthrop Middle 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
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Winthrop Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Winthrop Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winthrop Middle 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
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winthrop Middle 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winthrop Middle School's ranking?
Winthrop Middle School is ranked #32 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Winthrop Middle School often compared to?
Winthrop Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maranacook Community Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Winthrop Middle School?
198 students attend Winthrop Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Winthrop Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winthrop Middle School?
Winthrop Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Winthrop Middle School offer ?
Winthrop Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Winthrop Middle School part of?
Winthrop Middle School is part of Winthrop School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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