- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winthrop, ME
Winthrop Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Winthrop Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231397000643
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winthrop Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Winthrop · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- large classes for Maine
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Winthrop Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winthrop Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Winthrop, ME.
School address
District: Winthrop Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231397000643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Winthrop Middle School shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 231397000643 · Winthrop, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 12.1:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Winthrop Grade School (372 students)
Winthrop Middle School shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Winthrop Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winthrop Grade
Winthrop Grade School
372 students
- Winthrop High
Winthrop High School
241 students
- This school
Winthrop Middle School
193 students
What this shows Winthrop Middle School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winthrop Middle School compares
Winthrop Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 17% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Maine - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$18,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Winthrop Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winthrop Public Schools reports $18,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winthrop Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Grade School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winthrop High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winthrop Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winthrop Middle School
How many students attend Winthrop Middle School?
Winthrop Middle School has 193 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winthrop, ME. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winthrop Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winthrop Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winthrop Middle School?
28.3% of students at Winthrop Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winthrop Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Winthrop Middle School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Winthrop, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winthrop Middle School?
Winthrop Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Winthrop Middle School rank among public schools in Winthrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Winthrop Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Winthrop, 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 Winthrop Public Schools?
Besides Winthrop Middle School, Winthrop Public Schools also operates Winthrop Grade School (372 students) and Winthrop High School (241 students). See the Winthrop Public Schools district page for the complete list.