- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Topsham, ME
Mt Ararat Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Ararat Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231476800055
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Ararat Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Topsham · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 533
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Ararat Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Topsham, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Mt Ararat Middle School shrank from 577 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 231476800055 · Topsham, ME Middle · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 22.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Ararat High School (732 students)
Mt Ararat Middle School shrank from 577 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Mt Ararat Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Ararat High
Mt Ararat High School
732 students
- This school
Mt Ararat Middle School
533 students
- Woodside Eleme
Woodside Elementary School
294 students
- Williams-Cone 224
Williams-Cone School
224 students
- Bowdoin Centra 194
Bowdoin Central School
194 students
- Bowdoinham Com 192
Bowdoinham Community School
192 students
What this shows Mt Ararat Middle School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Ararat Middle School compares
Mt Ararat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 35% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$18,828
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Mt Ararat Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 75/Msad 75 reports $18,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Ararat Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Ararat High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Woodside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Williams-Cone School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bowdoin Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bowdoinham Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Ararat Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mt Ararat Middle School
How many students attend Mt Ararat Middle School?
Mt Ararat Middle School has 533 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Topsham, ME. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), down 48.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Ararat Middle School?
22.0% of students at Mt Ararat Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Ararat Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Ararat Middle School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Topsham, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Ararat Middle School?
Mt Ararat Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mt Ararat Middle School rank among public schools in Topsham?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Ararat Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Topsham, 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 75/Msad 75?
Besides Mt Ararat Middle School, Rsu 75/Msad 75 also operates Mt Ararat High School (732 students), Woodside Elementary School (294 students), and Williams-Cone School (224 students). See the Rsu 75/Msad 75 district page for the complete list.