- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Hermon Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 230651000169 · Hermon, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 13.3:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermon High School (567 students)
Hermon Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Hermon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermon High Sc
Hermon High School
567 students
- Patricia a Dur
Patricia a Duran School
459 students
- This school
Hermon Middle School
319 students
What this shows Hermon Middle School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermon Middle School compares
Hermon 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Hermon Public Schools reports $13,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~319 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.