Serving 274 students in grades 7-8, Bruce M Whittier Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 274 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 86% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Bruce M Whittier Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruce M Whittier Middle School is 0.13, 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.
Bruce M Whittier Middle School is ranked #219 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Bruce M Whittier Middle School?
274 students attend Bruce M Whittier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bruce M Whittier Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce M Whittier Middle School?
Bruce M Whittier Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bruce M Whittier Middle School offer ?
Bruce M Whittier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Bruce M Whittier Middle School part of?
It has its ups and downs. School is a nightmare. The teachers are ok. Except for one of them. Not going to say the name. This school.... If you can't get in the lunch line in time.... No food. They don't have enough food yet we get punished for running. This school has made me cut myself. It is an ok school but definitely bad care for each kid. Yet accepting. Way too much overpopulation. Not a fan. Don't like it that much.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous Student
58/26/2019
Very good school great community
- Posted by Parent - Mom
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 274 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 86% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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