- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paris, ME
Oxford Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Hills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231077000362
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Hills Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Hills Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Hills Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paris, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Oxford Hills Middle School grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 231077000362 · Paris, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 11.1:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S (1,010 students)
Oxford Hills Middle School grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Oxford Hills Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford Hills C
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S
1,010 students
- This school
Oxford Hills Middle School
479 students
- Guy E Rowe Sch
Guy E Rowe School
428 students
- Paris Elementa
Paris Elementary School
424 students
- Oxford Element 307
Oxford Elementary School
307 students
- Agnes Gray Sch 128
Agnes Gray School
128 students
What this shows Oxford Hills Middle School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxford Hills Middle School compares
Oxford Hills Middle School is a growing 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 | ▼ 0% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 25% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; 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
59.5%
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
$14,949
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Oxford Hills Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 17/Msad 17 reports $14,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oxford Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guy E Rowe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paris Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agnes Gray School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Hills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oxford Hills Middle School
How many students attend Oxford Hills Middle School?
Oxford Hills Middle School has 479 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paris, ME. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Hills 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 Oxford Hills Middle School?
42.5% of students at Oxford Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Hills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Hills Middle School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Paris, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Hills Middle School?
Oxford Hills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Oxford Hills Middle School rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Hills Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paris, 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 17/Msad 17?
Besides Oxford Hills Middle School, Rsu 17/Msad 17 also operates Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S (1,010 students), Guy E Rowe School (428 students), and Paris Elementary School (424 students). See the Rsu 17/Msad 17 district page for the complete list.