- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berwick, ME
Noble Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Noble Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231470000783
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noble Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Berwick · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Noble Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noble Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berwick, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Noble Middle School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 231470000783 · Berwick, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 10.1:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Noble High School (1,134 students)
Noble Middle School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Noble Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Noble High Sch
Noble High School
1,134 students
- This school 433
Noble Middle School
433 students
- Vivian E Husse 370
Vivian E Hussey School
370 students
- Hanson School 267
Hanson School
267 students
- North Berwick 258
North Berwick Elementary School
258 students
- Eric L Knowlto 204
Eric L Knowlton School
204 students
What this shows Noble Middle School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Noble Middle School compares
Noble 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 37% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Maine - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$17,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Noble Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 60/Msad 60 reports $17,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Noble Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vivian E Hussey School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Berwick Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eric L Knowlton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noble Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Noble Middle School
How many students attend Noble Middle School?
Noble Middle School has 433 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berwick, ME. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noble Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Noble Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 36% 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 Noble Middle School?
21.3% of students at Noble Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noble Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Noble Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Berwick, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noble Middle School?
Noble Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Noble Middle School rank among public schools in Berwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Noble Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berwick, 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 60/Msad 60?
Besides Noble Middle School, Rsu 60/Msad 60 also operates Noble High School (1,134 students), Vivian E Hussey School (370 students), and Hanson School (267 students). See the Rsu 60/Msad 60 district page for the complete list.