- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orono, ME
Orono Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Orono Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231477800297
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orono Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Orono · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Orono Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orono Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Orono, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Orono Middle School shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 231477800297 · Orono, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 11:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Orono High School (337 students)
Orono Middle School shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Orono Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orono High Sch
Orono High School
337 students
- Asa C Adams Sc
Asa C Adams School
336 students
- This school
Orono Middle School
154 students
What this shows Orono Middle School reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orono Middle School compares
Orono 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 35% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
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.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Maine - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,843
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 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 3.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Orono Middle School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 26 reports $18,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orono Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asa C Adams School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orono Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orono Middle School
How many students attend Orono Middle School?
Orono Middle School has 154 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orono, ME. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orono Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orono Middle School is 11:1, which is 1% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 30% 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 Orono Middle School?
22.1% of students at Orono Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orono Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Orono Middle School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Orono, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orono Middle School?
Orono Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Orono Middle School rank among public schools in Orono?
By Resource Investment Index, Orono Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Orono, 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 26?
Besides Orono Middle School, Rsu 26 also operates Orono High School (337 students) and Asa C Adams School (336 students). See the Rsu 26 district page for the complete list.