- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Naples, ME
Lake Region Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Region Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231421000939
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Region Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Region Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Region Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Naples, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Lake Region Middle School shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 231421000939 · Naples, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 10.8:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Region High School (503 students)
Lake Region Middle School shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Lake Region Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Region Hi
Lake Region High School
503 students
- This school
Lake Region Middle School
390 students
- Stevens Brook
Stevens Brook School
290 students
- Songo Locks Sc
Songo Locks School
249 students
- Crooked River 195
Crooked River Elementary
195 students
What this shows Lake Region Middle School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Region Middle School compares
Lake Region Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▲ 32% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Maine - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$21,203
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Lake Region Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 61/Msad 61 reports $21,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Region Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Region High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevens Brook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Songo Locks School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crooked River Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Region Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Region Middle School
How many students attend Lake Region Middle School?
Lake Region Middle School has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Naples, ME. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Region Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Region Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 31% 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 Lake Region Middle School?
45.0% of students at Lake Region Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Region Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Region Middle School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Naples, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Region Middle School?
Lake Region Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Lake Region Middle School rank among public schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Region Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Naples, 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 61/Msad 61?
Besides Lake Region Middle School, Rsu 61/Msad 61 also operates Lake Region High School (503 students), Stevens Brook School (290 students), and Songo Locks School (249 students). See the Rsu 61/Msad 61 district page for the complete list.