Serving 329 students in grades 5-8, Hermon 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 is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is lower 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 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: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Hermon Middle School's student population of 329 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Hermon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hermon 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
#317 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Hermon Middle School is ranked #317 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Hermon Middle School often compared to?
Hermon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hermon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Hermon Middle School?
329 students attend Hermon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hermon Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermon Middle School?
Hermon Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hermon Middle School offer ?
Hermon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hermon Middle School part of?
Hermon Middle School is part of Hermon School District.
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