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York Middle School

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York Middle School ranks 10 th of 91 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

10^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 91 Maine Middle Schools

Better than 89% of Maine middle schools

Summary

York Middle School is a public middle school in York, Maine, serving 484 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the York Public Schools district, which is ranked 14th out of 176 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

York Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 84.12% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 62.55% in Mathematics, and 54.75% in Science, compared to the state averages of 63.84%, 49.38%, and 36.18%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking among the top middle schools in Maine for female, male, white, and multi-racial students, as well as for special education and low socioeconomic status students.

While York Middle School has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, the school's rates have generally been lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.9 to 9.3 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Middle School of the Kennebunks and Marshwood Middle School. These factors, along with the school's consistent high performance and focus on equity, make York Middle School a standout educational institution in the state of Maine.

482

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$31,632

Per pupil spending ?

21.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

30 Organug Road
York, ME 03909

(207) 363-4214

District: York Public Schools

Students who attend York Middle School usually attend:

High:

York High School

Feeder schools for York Middle School:

Elementary:	Coastal Ridge Elementary
	Village Elementary School-York

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (70% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Maine middle schools

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg72%

Maine avg53%

10^th of 91

Maine public middle schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 176York Public Schools among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	86.7	10 of 91	89.0%	★★★★★
2024	89.2	9 of 92	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	86.4	11 of 96	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	87.7	7 of 93	92.5%	★★★★★
2021	87.9	8 of 92	91.3%	★★★★★
2019	92.0	7 of 86	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	91.3	6 of 85	92.9%	★★★★★
2017	89.0	9 of 87	89.7%	★★★★★
2016	86.5	9 of 85	89.4%	★★★★★
2015	90.9	8 of 97	91.8%	★★★★★
2013	80.1	12 of 87	86.2%	★★★★☆
2012	86.8	6 of 86	93.0%	★★★★★
2011	80.9	9 of 58	84.5%	★★★★☆
2010	79.1	9 of 60	85.0%	★★★★☆
2009	83.4	7 of 56	87.5%	★★★★☆
2008	81.1	6 of 50	88.0%	★★★★☆
2007	82.4	6 of 51	88.2%	★★★★★
2006	79.7	7 of 51	86.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	89.1	7 of 91	92.3%	★★★★★
2021	85.2	13 of 83	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	90.7	8 of 78	89.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	59.5	12 of 30	60.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	72.3	10 of 91	89.0%	★★★★★
2019	74.5	11 of 64	82.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	85.5	11 of 90	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	93.2	5 of 83	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	90.2	7 of 78	91.0%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	52.6	5 of 11	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	91.9	4 of 31	87.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	65.6	9 of 86	89.5%	★★★★★
2021	80.2	4 of 9	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.9	10 of 37	73.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	84.3	10 of 79	87.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)92nd percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2025)90th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)89th percentile~ school

Male (2025)88th percentile~ school

White (2025)87th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)87th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)60th percentile-29 vs school

Military Connected (2025)55th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts84%+20 vs state

Mathematics63%+13 vs state

Science55%+19 vs state

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Schools Near York Middle School

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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
York Middle School	Public	5-8	30 Organug Road	York	03909	York County	York Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 363-4214	482	52	9.3	21.4%	430 (89.2%)	4 (0.8%)	23 (4.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	86.7	10^th of 91 public middle schools	89.0%		89.2	9^th of 92 public middle schools	90.2%	1	84.1	62.6	54.8	$31,632
Shapleigh School	Public	4-8	43 Stevenson Road	Kittery	03904	York County	Kittery Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 439-2572	357	41	8.7	24.4%	296 (82.9%)	4 (1.1%)	23 (6.4%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.4%)	37.5	52^nd of 91 public middle schools	42.9%		49.4	39^th of 92 public middle schools	57.6%	13	64.7	36.1	35.4	$27,716
Marshwood Middle School	Public	6-8	626 Dow Highway	Eliot	03903	York County	Regional School Unit 35/Maine School Admin District 35	No	No	No	No	(207) 439-1399	490	40	12.3	20.0%	450 (91.8%)	5 (1.0%)	16 (3.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	77.7	13^th of 91 public middle schools	85.7%		79.9	13^th of 92 public middle schools	85.9%		75.7	56.9	65.7	$22,448
Wells Junior High School	Public	5-8	1470 Post RD	Wells	04090	York County	Wells-Ogunquit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 646-5142	455	39	11.6	23.3%	415 (91.2%)	8 (1.8%)	9 (2.0%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	75.8	14^th of 91 public middle schools	84.6%		79.6	14^th of 92 public middle schools	84.8%		72.2	66.7	39.6	$25,001
Noble Middle School	Public	6-7	46 Cranberry Meadow Road	Berwick	03901	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	No	(207) 698-1320	433	39	11.0	35.3%	396 (91.5%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.2%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)								(n/a)				$23,116
Middle School of the Kennebunks	Public	6-8	60 Thompson Road	Kennebunk	04043	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	No	(207) 467-8004	470	47	9.9	17.2%	431 (91.7%)	5 (1.1%)	17 (3.6%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	93.6	3^rd of 91 public middle schools	96.7%		94.1	5^th of 92 public middle schools	94.6%	2	82.8	73.0	63.0	$28,188

Frequently Asked Questions about York Middle School

What high school do graduates of York Middle School attend?

Students who attend York Middle School usually go on to attend York High School

How many students attend York Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 482 students attended York Middle School.

Is York Middle School a good school?

York Middle School ranks 10^th of 91 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

What district is York Middle School in?

York Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of York Middle School?

Students at York Middle School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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