Enrollment
303
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jay, ME
Spruce Mountain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Spruce Mountain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231480523133
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spruce Mountain Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jay · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Spruce Mountain Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spruce Mountain Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jay, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spruce Mountain Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spruce Mountain Middle School
Spruce Mountain Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Jay, Maine, enrolling 303 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Rsu 73 also operates Spruce Mountain High School (425 students) and Spruce Mountain Primary School (335 students) alongside Spruce Mountain 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 Spruce Mountain Middle School compares
Spruce Mountain 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 | 11.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 52% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Maine - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 93.7%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Spruce Mountain Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 73, which includes Spruce Mountain Middle School.
$17,599
Per student
-12%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 47.9%
Federal 8.9%
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 Spruce Mountain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spruce Mountain Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spruce Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spruce Mountain Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spruce Mountain Middle School
How many students attend Spruce Mountain Middle School?
Spruce Mountain Middle School has 303 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jay, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spruce Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spruce Mountain Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spruce Mountain Middle School?
51.7% of students at Spruce Mountain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spruce Mountain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Spruce Mountain Middle School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Jay, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spruce Mountain Middle School?
Spruce Mountain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spruce Mountain Middle School rank among public schools in Jay?
By Resource Investment Index, Spruce Mountain Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jay, 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 Jay on the city page.
Is Spruce Mountain Middle School a good school?
Spruce Mountain Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. 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 73?
Besides Spruce Mountain Middle School, Rsu 73 also operates Spruce Mountain High School (425 students), Spruce Mountain Primary School (335 students), and Spruce Mountain Elementary School (306 students). See the Rsu 73 district page for the complete list.
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