- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lewiston Middle School held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 230732000191 · Lewiston, ME Middle · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 11.1:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewiston High School (1,709 students)
Lewiston Middle School held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Lewiston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewiston High
Lewiston High School
1,709 students
- This school
Lewiston Middle School
744 students
- Robert V. Conn
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
737 students
- Montello Schoo 675
Montello School
675 students
- Raymond a. Gei 572
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School
572 students
- Thomas J Mcmah 474
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch
474 students
What this shows Lewiston Middle School reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewiston Middle School compares
Lewiston 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,006
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Lewiston Public Schools reports $19,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~744 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.