Middle Schools in Regional School Unit 18

Summary:

Regional School Unit 18 in Maine is home to two middle schools, Messalonskee Middle School and China Middle School, serving students in grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Messalonskee Middle School appears to be the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking higher among Maine middle schools and outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency.

In contrast, China Middle School lags behind its counterpart, with lower statewide rankings and proficiency rates in all subject areas. Both schools, however, face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding the state average. Additionally, the difference in free and reduced lunch rates between the two schools suggests a potential socioeconomic divide within the Regional School Unit 18 district.

Overall, the data provides valuable insights into the performance and characteristics of the middle schools in Regional School Unit 18. By identifying the standout school and areas for improvement, school administrators and policymakers can make informed decisions to address the needs of these institutions and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.

District Detail

41 Heath Street
Oakland, ME 04963

(207) 465-7384

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 176 Maine districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,554

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
China Middle School	Public	5-8	773 Lakeview Drive	China	04926	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 445-1500	170	15	11.7	37.6%	156 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	27.5	73^rd of 91 public middle schools	19.8%		43.7	47^th of 92 public middle schools	48.9%	26	53.3	45.0	28.7	$20,447
Messalonskee Middle School	Public	6-8	33 School Bus Drive	Oakland	04963	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 465-2167	495	39	12.8	41.0%	457 (92.3%)	9 (1.8%)	12 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	52.9	35^th of 91 public middle schools	61.5%		53	36^th of 92 public middle schools	60.9%	1	68.9	41.7	57.6	$20,077

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Regional School Unit 12	4.61 mi	8	49^th
Vassalboro Public Schools	6.26 mi	1	89^th
Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	7.6 mi	5	140^th
Winslow Schools	8.85 mi	3	66^th
Waterville Public Schools	9.05 mi	5	151^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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