- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gorham, ME
Gorham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gorham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 230606000688
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gorham Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Gorham · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Maine
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gorham Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gorham Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Gorham, ME.
School address
District: Gorham Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230606000688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Gorham Middle School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 230606000688 · Gorham, ME Middle · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 14.7:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Gorham High School (812 students)
Gorham Middle School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Gorham Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gorham High Sc
Gorham High School
812 students
- This school
Gorham Middle School
718 students
- Narragansett E
Narragansett Elementary School
479 students
- Great Falls El
Great Falls Elementary School
429 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary School-Gorham
392 students
What this shows Gorham Middle School reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gorham Middle School compares
Gorham 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 59% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Maine - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 718 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Gorham Middle School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gorham Public Schools reports $17,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gorham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Narragansett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Falls Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary School-Gorham | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gorham Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gorham Middle School
How many students attend Gorham Middle School?
Gorham Middle School has 718 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gorham, ME. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorham Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 32% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gorham Middle School?
14.0% of students at Gorham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gorham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gorham Middle School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Gorham, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gorham Middle School?
Gorham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Gorham Middle School rank among public schools in Gorham?
By Resource Investment Index, Gorham Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Gorham, 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 Gorham on the city page.
What other schools are in Gorham Public Schools?
Besides Gorham Middle School, Gorham Public Schools also operates Gorham High School (812 students), Narragansett Elementary School (479 students), and Great Falls Elementary School (429 students). See the Gorham Public Schools district page for the complete list.