Enrollment
425
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gardiner Regional Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gardiner Regional Middle School
Gardiner Regional Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gardiner, Maine, enrolling 425 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.6% lands close to the Maine typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 425 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 140 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 11/Msad 11 spends $15,413 per pupil, 23% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Rsu 11/Msad 11 also operates Gardiner Area High School (565 students) and Helen Thompson School (245 students) alongside Gardiner Regional 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 Gardiner Regional Middle School compares
Gardiner Regional 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,413
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 11/Msad 11, which includes Gardiner Regional Middle School.
$15,413
Per student
-23%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 52.0%
Federal 13.1%
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 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
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~425 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gardiner on the city page.
Is Gardiner Regional Middle School a good school?
Gardiner Regional Middle School earns 55/100 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 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.
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