Enrollment
259
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waldoboro, ME
Medomak Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Medomak Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231155023111
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medomak Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Waldoboro · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Medomak Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medomak Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waldoboro, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 40/Msad 40 · Maine
NCES ID 231155023111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Medomak Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Medomak Middle School
Medomak Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Waldoboro, Maine, enrolling 259 students.
At 10.8:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.5% lands close to the Maine typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 259 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rsu 40/Msad 40 also operates Medomak Valley High School (561 students) and Miller School (361 students) alongside Medomak 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 Medomak Middle School compares
Medomak 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 7% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
35.5%
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
$16,287
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 92.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Medomak 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 Rsu 40/Msad 40, which includes Medomak Middle School.
$16,287
Per student
-19%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 44.8%
Federal 2.6%
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 Medomak Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medomak Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miller School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prescott Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medomak Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~259 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Medomak Middle School
How many students attend Medomak Middle School?
Medomak Middle School has 259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waldoboro, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medomak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Medomak 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 Medomak Middle School?
36.5% of students at Medomak Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medomak Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Medomak Middle School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Waldoboro, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medomak Middle School?
Medomak Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Medomak Middle School rank among public schools in Waldoboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Medomak Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waldoboro, 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 Waldoboro on the city page.
Is Medomak Middle School a good school?
Medomak Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. 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 Rsu 40/Msad 40?
Besides Medomak Middle School, Rsu 40/Msad 40 also operates Medomak Valley High School (561 students), Miller School (361 students), and Warren Community School (286 students). See the Rsu 40/Msad 40 district page for the complete list.
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