- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Westbrook Middle School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 231356000624 · Westbrook, ME Elementary · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 11.6:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Westbrook High School (719 students)
Westbrook Middle School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Westbrook Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westbrook High
Westbrook High School
719 students
- This school
Westbrook Middle School
710 students
- Saccarappa Sch
Saccarappa School
396 students
- Congin School
Congin School
335 students
- Oxford-Cumberl 188
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School
188 students
What this shows Westbrook Middle School reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westbrook Middle School compares
Westbrook 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,627
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Westbrook Public Schools reports $21,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~710 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.