Enrollment
710
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westbrook, ME
Westbrook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westbrook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231356000624
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westbrook Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Westbrook · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westbrook Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Westbrook, ME.
School address
District: Westbrook Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231356000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westbrook Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westbrook Middle School
Westbrook Middle School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Westbrook, Maine, enrolling 710 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 54.0% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 94% of state schools at 710 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 25 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 led by White (62%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Westbrook Public Schools also operates Westbrook High School (719 students) and Saccarappa School (396 students) alongside Westbrook 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 Westbrook Middle School compares
Westbrook 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 | 11.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 59% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
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
33.5%
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
$19,236
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 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 62.4%
African American 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Westbrook Middle School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westbrook Public Schools, which includes Westbrook Middle School.
$19,236
Per student
-4%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 42.4%
Federal 14.8%
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 Westbrook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saccarappa School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congin School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford-Cumberland Canal School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westbrook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary 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 (~710 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westbrook Middle School
How many students attend Westbrook Middle School?
Westbrook Middle School has 710 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westbrook, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westbrook Middle School?
54.0% of students at Westbrook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westbrook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westbrook Middle School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Westbrook, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westbrook Middle School?
Westbrook 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 Westbrook Middle School rank among public schools in Westbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Westbrook, 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 Westbrook on the city page.
Is Westbrook Middle School a good school?
Westbrook Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Westbrook Public Schools?
Besides Westbrook Middle School, Westbrook Public Schools also operates Westbrook High School (719 students), Saccarappa School (396 students), and Congin School (335 students). See the Westbrook Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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