Serving 668 students in grades 6-8, Gorham Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 668 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 91% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 93% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Gorham 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 Gorham Middle School is 0.24, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Gorham Middle School?
668 students attend Gorham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gorham Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gorham Middle School?
Gorham Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gorham Middle School offer ?
Gorham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gorham Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 668 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 91% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 93% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
