- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Reeds Brook Middle School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 231481500164 · Hampden, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 13.2:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampden Academy (767 students)
Reeds Brook Middle School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Reeds Brook Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hampden Academ
Hampden Academy
767 students
- George B Weath
George B Weatherbee School
381 students
- This school 304
Reeds Brook Middle School
304 students
- Leroy H Smith 260
Leroy H Smith School
260 students
- Samuel L Wagne 203
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
203 students
- Earl C Mcgraw 203
Earl C Mcgraw School
203 students
What this shows Reeds Brook Middle School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reeds Brook Middle School compares
Reeds Brook 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,072
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
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.
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
District finance for Rsu 22 reports $16,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.