Serving 464 students in grades 5-8, York Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
York Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
York Middle School's student population of 464 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
York Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Middle School is 0.15, 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
#12 out of 512 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is York Middle School's ranking?
York Middle School is ranked #12 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are York Middle School often compared to?
York Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend York Middle School?
464 students attend York Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of York Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York Middle School?
York Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does York Middle School offer ?
York Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is York Middle School part of?
York Middle School is part of York School District.
In what neighborhood is York Middle School located?
York Middle School is located in the York Harbor neighborhood of York, ME. There are 2 other public schools located in York Harbor.
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