Enrollment
319
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hermon, ME
Hermon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hermon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 230651000169
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermon Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hermon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermon Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermon Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hermon, ME.
School address
District: Hermon Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230651000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hermon Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hermon Middle School
Hermon Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hermon, Maine, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Maine schools and 20% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 319 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hermon Public Schools spends $12,440 per pupil, 38% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hermon Public Schools also operates Hermon High School (567 students) and Patricia a Duran School (459 students) alongside Hermon 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 Hermon Middle School compares
Hermon 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 44% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Maine - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$12,440
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 91.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Hermon 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 Hermon Public Schools, which includes Hermon Middle School.
$12,440
Per student
-38%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 45.3%
Federal 6.7%
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 Hermon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patricia a Duran School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary 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 (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hermon Middle School
How many students attend Hermon Middle School?
Hermon Middle School has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hermon, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermon Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermon Middle School?
19.1% of students at Hermon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hermon Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Hermon, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermon Middle School?
Hermon 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 Hermon Middle School rank among public schools in Hermon?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermon Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hermon, 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 Hermon on the city page.
Is Hermon Middle School a good school?
Hermon Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Hermon Public Schools?
Besides Hermon Middle School, Hermon Public Schools also operates Hermon High School (567 students) and Patricia a Duran School (459 students). See the Hermon Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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