- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Central Middle School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 231444000943 · Corinth, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 12.8:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Community Elementary School (488 students)
Central Middle School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Commun
Central Community Elementary School
488 students
- Central High S
Central High School
303 students
- This school
Central Middle School
230 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle School compares
Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Rsu 64/Msad 64 reports $15,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~230 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.