- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bucksport, ME
Bucksport Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bucksport Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231479600685
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bucksport Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bucksport · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bucksport Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bucksport Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bucksport, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Bucksport Middle School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 231479600685 · Bucksport, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 10.8:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bucksport High School (361 students)
Bucksport Middle School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Bucksport Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bucksport High
Bucksport High School
361 students
- Miles Lane Sch
Miles Lane School
316 students
- This school
Bucksport Middle School
292 students
- G Herbert Jewe 98
G Herbert Jewett School
98 students
What this shows Bucksport Middle School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bucksport Middle School compares
Bucksport Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 11% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Maine - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$19,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Bucksport Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 25 reports $19,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bucksport Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucksport High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miles Lane School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G Herbert Jewett School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bucksport Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Bucksport
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bucksport Middle School
How many students attend Bucksport Middle School?
Bucksport Middle School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bucksport, ME. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bucksport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bucksport Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bucksport Middle School?
37.6% of students at Bucksport Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bucksport Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bucksport Middle School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Bucksport, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bucksport Middle School?
Bucksport Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bucksport Middle School rank among public schools in Bucksport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bucksport Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bucksport, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 25?
Besides Bucksport Middle School, Rsu 25 also operates Bucksport High School (361 students), Miles Lane School (316 students), and G Herbert Jewett School (98 students). See the Rsu 25 district page for the complete list.