B
Good
72/100

Messalonskee Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 33 School Bus Drive, Oakland, ME 04963
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 59% · Math 34% proficient · 56th percentile in Maine
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maine schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
468
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%56/100reading 60th percentile, math 52nd percentile among Maine middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maine schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maine. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (+3 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−3 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maine state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White59%33%reading +1 pts, math -3 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%17%reading +5 pts, math -4 pts46th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 33 School Bus Drive
City Oakland
ZIP Code 04963
District 2314779
NCES School ID 231477900694
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04963

Understanding the community around Messalonskee Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,346
Per Capita Income $39,079
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $222,600
Median Rent $832
Owner-Occupied 84.6%
Renter-Occupied 15.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Messalonskee Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2.4%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 468
Teachers (FTE) 37.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Messalonskee Middle School?
Messalonskee Middle School has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Messalonskee Middle School?
Messalonskee Middle School has 468 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Messalonskee Middle School serve?
Messalonskee Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Messalonskee Middle School receive per student?
Messalonskee Middle School receives $15,943 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Messalonskee Middle School in 04963 ▼
Avg Home Value
$350,045
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,278
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
15.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026