Enrollment
744
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lewiston, ME
Lewiston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lewiston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 230732000191
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewiston Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Lewiston · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewiston Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewiston Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Lewiston, ME.
School address
District: Lewiston Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230732000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewiston Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewiston Middle School
Lewiston Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Lewiston, Maine, enrolling 744 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maine median, within a few percentage points of the 11.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 66.0% of students qualify for free meals, 94% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 96% of state schools at 744 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 744 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 193 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 744 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lewiston Public Schools also operates Lewiston High School (1,709 students) and Robert V. Connors Elementary School (737 students) alongside Lewiston 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 Lewiston Middle School compares
Lewiston 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 94% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in Maine - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$17,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 744 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 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 47.0%
African American 42.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Lewiston Middle School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewiston Public Schools, which includes Lewiston Middle School.
$17,099
Per student
-15%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 68.4%
Federal 10.5%
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 Lewiston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montello School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewiston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~744 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewiston Middle School
How many students attend Lewiston Middle School?
Lewiston Middle School has 744 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lewiston, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewiston Middle School?
66.0% of students at Lewiston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewiston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lewiston Middle School is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewiston Middle School?
Lewiston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Lewiston Middle School rank among public schools in Lewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewiston Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Lewiston, 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 Lewiston on the city page.
Is Lewiston Middle School a good school?
Lewiston Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine. 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 Lewiston Public Schools?
Besides Lewiston Middle School, Lewiston Public Schools also operates Lewiston High School (1,709 students), Robert V. Connors Elementary School (737 students), and Montello School (675 students). See the Lewiston Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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