Enrollment
304
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hampden, ME
Reeds Brook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Reeds Brook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231481500164
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reeds Brook Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hampden · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Maine
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Reeds Brook Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reeds Brook Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hampden, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reeds Brook Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reeds Brook Middle School
Reeds Brook Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hampden, Maine, enrolling 304 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Maine schools and 19% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 304 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Rsu 22 spends $15,014 per pupil, 25% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 22 also operates Hampden Academy (767 students) and George B Weatherbee School (381 students) alongside Reeds Brook 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 Reeds Brook Middle School compares
Reeds Brook 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 46% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Maine - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$15,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 89.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Reeds Brook Middle School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 22, which includes Reeds Brook Middle School.
$15,014
Per student
-25%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 7.0%
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 Reeds Brook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George B Weatherbee School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leroy H Smith School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel L Wagner Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earl C Mcgraw School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reeds Brook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~304 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Reeds Brook Middle School
How many students attend Reeds Brook Middle School?
Reeds Brook Middle School has 304 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hampden, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reeds Brook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reeds Brook Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reeds Brook Middle School?
18.3% of students at Reeds Brook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reeds Brook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Reeds Brook Middle School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Hampden, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reeds Brook Middle School?
Reeds Brook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Reeds Brook Middle School rank among public schools in Hampden?
By Resource Investment Index, Reeds Brook Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hampden, 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 Hampden on the city page.
Is Reeds Brook Middle School a good school?
Reeds Brook Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maine schools. 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 22?
Besides Reeds Brook Middle School, Rsu 22 also operates Hampden Academy (767 students), George B Weatherbee School (381 students), and Leroy H Smith School (260 students). See the Rsu 22 district page for the complete list.
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