Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, Middle School Of The Kennebunks 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 93% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Middle School Of The Kennebunks ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Middle School Of The Kennebunks's student population of 479 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
Middle School Of The Kennebunks 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 Middle School Of The Kennebunks is 0.13, 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
#25 out of 512 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
93%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Middle School Of The Kennebunks is ranked #25 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Middle School Of The Kennebunks often compared to?
Middle School Of The Kennebunksis often viewed alongside schools like Wells Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Middle School Of The Kennebunks?
479 students attend Middle School Of The Kennebunks.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Middle School Of The Kennebunks students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School Of The Kennebunks?
Middle School Of The Kennebunks has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School Of The Kennebunks offer ?
Middle School Of The Kennebunks offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Middle School Of The Kennebunks part of?
Middle School Of The Kennebunks is part of RSU 21 School District.
In what neighborhood is Middle School Of The Kennebunks located?
Middle School Of The Kennebunks is located in the West Kennebunk neighborhood of Kennebunk, ME. There are 1 other public schools located in West Kennebunk.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>4 1/29/2020The teachers here are relatively nice. I've made quite a few friends with the teachers. The other kids in this school aren't the greatest as you'd say. Very judgemental, yes. There aren't many interesting clubs to join unless you are a sports kid that is.5 9/13/2013I love this school the teachers are very nice well most of them. 6th grade was a very comforting year since it was my first year their. Seventh grade was my favorite year because everything was as perfect as it possibly could be and now i'm in eighth grade and things got harder but it make sense because i'm going into high school next year.Review Middle School Of The Kennebunks. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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The teachers here are relatively nice. I've made quite a few friends with the teachers. The other kids in this school aren't the greatest as you'd say. Very judgemental, yes. There aren't many interesting clubs to join unless you are a sports kid that is.
I love this school the teachers are very nice well most of them. 6th grade was a very comforting year since it was my first year their. Seventh grade was my favorite year because everything was as perfect as it possibly could be and now i'm in eighth grade and things got harder but it make sense because i'm going into high school next year.
Review Middle School Of The Kennebunks. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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