Reeds Brook Middle School

Summary:

Reeds Brook Middle School is a public middle school located in Hampden, Maine, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 345 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 22 district, which is ranked 37 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Reeds Brook Middle School consistently outperforms the state and its district in standardized test scores, with 84.97% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 68.71% in Mathematics, and 71.15% in Science. The school has been ranked among the top 6 middle schools in Maine for the past 3 school years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 6% of middle schools in the state. Reeds Brook Middle School has particularly strong performance among specific student groups, ranking 4th out of 83 Maine middle schools for both male students and low socioeconomic status students in the 2020-2021 school year. The school has also maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.5% in 2020-2021 to 16.0% in 2021-2022, compared to the state average of around 20%.

While Reeds Brook Middle School outperforms the state and district averages, there are some nearby schools, such as Orono Middle School and William S. Cohen School in Bangor, that also demonstrate strong academic performance with similar or even higher test scores and statewide rankings. The school may want to consider ways to address the increasing chronic absenteeism and maintain its exceptional academic standards.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 28A Main Road South
       Hampden, ME  04444


(207) 862-3540

District: Regional School Unit 22

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,947 Help


Students who attend Reeds Brook Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hampden Academy

Feeder schools for Reeds Brook Middle School:

Elementary:    Earl C McGraw School
    George B Weatherbee School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.6%
Two or more races:
4.6%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Reeds Brook Middle School ranks better than 94.8% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (91.6%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reeds Brook Middle School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Reeds Brook Middle School employs 23.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reeds Brook Middle School is $14,947.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Reeds Brook Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Reeds Brook Middle School 5th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Reeds Brook Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 22:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 22 37th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Reeds Brook Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Reeds Brook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 87.90 12th 97 87.6%
2016 85.22 11th 85 87.1%
2017 81.55 12th 87 86.2%
2018 84.61 12th 85 85.9%
2019 83.75 12th 86 86.0%
2021 88.91 6th 92 93.5%
2022 90.82 6th 93 93.5%
2023 94.41 5th 96 94.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reeds Brook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.13 8th 64 87.5%
2021 82.67 4th 66 93.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Reeds Brook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.01 11th 78 85.9%
2021 88.40 10th 83 88.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Reeds Brook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.99 13th 78 83.3%
2021 93.39 4th 83 95.2%
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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.

Reeds Brook Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Reeds Brook Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 340 0 3 12 2 0 10 0 367
2015 323 3 5 15 2 0 13 0 361
2016 330 2 6 12 1 0 12 0 363
2017 345 2 8 8 2 0 10 0 375
2018 362 5 4 8 3 0 10 0 392
2019 366 8 6 5 2 2 10 0 399
2020 362 7 8 4 1 2 10 0 394
2021 328 5 6 4 1 2 10 0 356
2022 331 1 3 2 2 3 11 0 353
2023 316 2 2 4 2 3 16 0 345

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 Reeds Brook Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 367 25.6 14.2 24.3
2015 361 26.0 13.8 26.9
2016 363 24.0 15.1 22.9
2017 375 23.4 16.0 22.1
2018 392 27.7 14.1 20.2
2019 399 26.1 15.2 18.5
2020 394 25.1 15.6 17.3
2021 356 25.5 13.9 17.1
2022 353 25.0 14.1 21
2023 345 23.6 14.6 24.1

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 Reeds Brook Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 367 25.6 14.2 24.3
2015 361 26.0 13.8 26.9
2016 363 24.0 15.1 22.9
2017 375 23.4 16.0 22.1
2018 392 27.7 14.1 20.2
2019 399 26.1 15.2 18.5
2020 394 25.1 15.6 17.3
2021 356 25.5 13.9 17.1
2022 353 25.0 14.1 21
2023 345 23.6 14.6 24.1

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 Reeds Brook Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,698
2019 $11,675
2020 $12,636
2021 $14,435
2022 $14,827
2023 $14,947

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Reeds Brook 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 12th of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 5th of 96 Middle schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Reeds Brook Middle School)72.594.2
 21.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 22)66.289.5
 23.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Reeds Brook Middle School)46.591.8
 45.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 22)42.289.5
 47.3%
   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 Students399345
 13.5%
African American82
 75%
American Indian22
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic54
 20%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White366316
 13.7%
Two or More Races1016
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.5%24.1%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Reeds Brook Middle School

Yes. Reeds Brook Middle School ranks in the top 5.2% of Maine middle schools.

Students who attend Reeds Brook Middle School usually go on to attend Hampden Academy

Students at Reeds Brook Middle School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended Reeds Brook 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.

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