Enrollment
499
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Auburn, ME
Auburn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 230261000907
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Auburn, ME.
School address
District: Auburn Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230261000907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.5%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburn Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburn Middle School
Auburn Middle School is a large middle school in Auburn, Maine, enrolling 499 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 499 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #85, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Auburn Public Schools spends $14,127 per pupil, 30% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Auburn Public Schools also operates Edward Little High School (1,045 students) and Fairview School (489 students) alongside Auburn Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Auburn Middle School compares
Auburn Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▲ 19% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Maine - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Auburn Middle School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Public Schools, which includes Auburn Middle School.
$14,127
Per student
-30%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.1%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Auburn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Little High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washburn School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn Middle School
How many students attend Auburn Middle School?
Auburn Middle School has 499 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Auburn, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn Middle School?
40.5% of students at Auburn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Middle School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Auburn, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Middle School?
Auburn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Auburn Middle School rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Auburn, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Auburn on the city page.
Is Auburn Middle School a good school?
Auburn Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Auburn Public Schools?
Besides Auburn Middle School, Auburn Public Schools also operates Edward Little High School (1,045 students), Fairview School (489 students), and Park Avenue Elementary School (390 students). See the Auburn Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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