- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gardiner, ME
Gardiner Regional Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gardiner Regional Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231059000330
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardiner Regional Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gardiner · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardiner Regional Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardiner Regional Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gardiner, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 11/Msad 11 · Maine
NCES ID 231059000330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Gardiner Regional Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 231059000330 · Gardiner, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 10.4:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Gardiner Area High School (565 students)
Gardiner Regional Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Gardiner Regional Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gardiner Area
Gardiner Area High School
565 students
- This school
Gardiner Regional Middle School
425 students
- Helen Thompson
Helen Thompson School
245 students
- Laura E Richar 219
Laura E Richards School
219 students
- Pittston-Rando 200
Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School
200 students
- River View Com 192
River View Community School
192 students
What this shows Gardiner Regional Middle School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardiner Regional Middle School compares
Gardiner Regional 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 7% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Maine - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$16,092
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Gardiner Regional Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 11/Msad 11 reports $16,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gardiner Regional Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardiner Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen Thompson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laura E Richards School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River View Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardiner Regional Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gardiner Regional Middle School
How many students attend Gardiner Regional Middle School?
Gardiner Regional Middle School has 425 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gardiner, ME. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardiner Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardiner Regional Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 34% 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 Gardiner Regional Middle School?
31.6% of students at Gardiner Regional Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardiner Regional Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gardiner Regional Middle School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Gardiner, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardiner Regional Middle School?
Gardiner Regional Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Gardiner Regional Middle School rank among public schools in Gardiner?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardiner Regional Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gardiner, 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 11/Msad 11?
Besides Gardiner Regional Middle School, Rsu 11/Msad 11 also operates Gardiner Area High School (565 students), Helen Thompson School (245 students), and Laura E Richards School (219 students). See the Rsu 11/Msad 11 district page for the complete list.