Bruce M Whittier Middle School

Public 7-8

 1457 Maine Street
       Poland, ME  04274


(207) 998-3462

District: Regional School Unit 16

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,418 Help


Students who attend Bruce M Whittier Middle School usually attend:

High:    Poland Regional High School

Feeder schools for Bruce M Whittier Middle School:

Elementary:    Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
    Minot Consolidated School
    Poland Community School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Hispanic:
2.8%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.3% Help


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Compare Details Bruce M Whittier Middle School ranks better than 77.1% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bruce M Whittier Middle School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Bruce M Whittier Middle School employs 23.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bruce M Whittier Middle School is $15,418.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bruce M Whittier Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bruce M Whittier Middle School 22nd of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Bruce M Whittier Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 16:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 16 110th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bruce M Whittier Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bruce M Whittier Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 44.64 45th 86 47.7%
2013 42.64 50th 87 42.5%
2015 78.14 20th 97 79.4%
2016 72.47 20th 85 76.5%
2017 65.97 22nd 87 74.7%
2018 72.62 21st 85 75.3%
2019 58.33 25th 86 70.9%
2021 42.86 55th 92 40.2%
2022 61.84 35th 93 62.4%
2023 63.96 22nd 96 77.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bruce M Whittier Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.90 10th 64 84.4%
2021 47.98 35th 66 47.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Bruce M Whittier Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.50 37th 78 52.6%
2021 73.87 21st 83 74.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bruce M Whittier Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.72 18th 78 76.9%
2021 17.76 70th 83 15.7%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bruce M Whittier Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 137 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2011 264 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 266
2012 249 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 254
2013 254 3 1 2 2 0 1 0 263
2014 236 3 1 3 4 1 2 0 250
2015 247 1 0 2 2 0 2 0 254
2016 241 4 2 1 1 0 2 0 251
2017 217 5 2 0 0 0 6 0 230
2018 240 3 3 4 0 0 7 0 257
2019 250 1 3 8 0 0 6 0 268
2020 244 1 1 5 0 1 6 0 258
2021 255 4 0 1 0 1 7 0 268
2022 269 4 0 5 0 1 12 0 291
2023 260 1 3 8 0 1 8 0 281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bruce M Whittier Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 141 11.8 11.9 6.4
2011 266 14.8 17.9 39.1
2012 254 16.2 15.6 8.3
2013 263 18.1 14.4 41.4
2014 250 18.5 13.4 37.2
2015 254 19.0 13.3 39.8
2016 251 21.0 11.9 46.2
2017 230 18.2 12.6 44.3
2018 257 18.8 13.6 38.5
2019 268 20.5 13.0 45.1
2020 258 21.5 12.0 41.5
2021 268 21.9 12.2 46.6
2022 291 24.8 11.7 37.1
2023 281 23.4 12.0 36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bruce M Whittier Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 141 11.8 11.9 6.4
2011 266 14.8 17.9 39.1
2012 254 16.2 15.6 8.3
2013 263 18.1 14.4 41.4
2014 250 18.5 13.4 37.2
2015 254 19.0 13.3 39.8
2016 251 21.0 11.9 46.2
2017 230 18.2 12.6 44.3
2018 257 18.8 13.6 38.5
2019 268 20.5 13.0 45.1
2020 258 21.5 12.0 41.5
2021 268 21.9 12.2 46.6
2022 291 24.8 11.7 37.1
2023 281 23.4 12.0 36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bruce M Whittier Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,682
2019 $11,995
2020 $12,975
2021 $14,529
2022 $14,601
2023 $15,418

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bruce M Whittier Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 25th of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 22nd of 96 Middle schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Bruce M Whittier Middle School)57.185.7
 28.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 16)5483.8
 29.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Bruce M Whittier Middle School)40.185.7
 45.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 16)39.181.1
 42%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students268281
 4.9%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic88
Pacific Islander01
White250260
 4%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.1%36.3%
 8.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bruce M Whittier Middle School

Bruce M Whittier Middle School ranks 22nd of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bruce M Whittier Middle School usually go on to attend Poland Regional High School

Students at Bruce M Whittier Middle School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Bruce M Whittier Middle School.


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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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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