Enrollment
230
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corinth, ME
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231444000943
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Corinth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- large classes for Maine
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Corinth, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Middle School
Central Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Corinth, Maine, enrolling 230 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 230 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 64/Msad 64 spends $14,533 per pupil, 28% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 64/Msad 64 also operates Central Community Elementary School (488 students) and Central High School (303 students) alongside Central 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 Central Middle School compares
Central 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 9% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Maine - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$14,533
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 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 89.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Central Middle School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 64/Msad 64, which includes Central Middle School.
$14,533
Per student
-28%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 61.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~230 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 230 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corinth, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 15% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle School?
36.9% of students at Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Corinth, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Central Middle School rank among public schools in Corinth?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Corinth, 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 Corinth on the city page.
Is Central Middle School a good school?
Central Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maine schools. 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 Rsu 64/Msad 64?
Besides Central Middle School, Rsu 64/Msad 64 also operates Central Community Elementary School (488 students) and Central High School (303 students). See the Rsu 64/Msad 64 district page for the complete list.
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