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Medway Middle School

25 Middle School Drive, Medway, ME 04460 · (207) 746-3470 · Penobscot County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL107 STUDENTS
Enrollment
107
Middle
STATE 364
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 11.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
62 students
STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
22
Grade 6
27
Grade 7
32
Grade 8
26
Student demographics
White
10396%
STATE 85%
Hispanic
22%
STATE 4%
Black
11%
STATE 5%
Two+
11%
STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4239%
Female
6561%

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Test scores

MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State Expectations
English Language Arts
65.7%
ME avg 64.1%
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
107
-7 (-6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
was 9.3:1
% White
96%
was 97%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Medway Middle School

Medway Middle School is one of the rural-scale middle schools in Medway, Maine, part of Medway Public Schools, with 107 students on its rolls from grades 5 through 8. That puts it 71% below the typical public school in Maine, which averages around 364 students.

Medway Public Schools is the operating authority for Medway Middle School, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

On the student-mix side, Medway Middle School reports that 96% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority.

Looking at school resources, Medway Middle School shows 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 9.0:1. The state averages around 11.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 58% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. By comparison, Penobscot County runs at roughly 48%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, Penobscot County reports that the typical household earns roughly $66,356 per year, about 30% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Medway Middle School is one of 69 public schools in Penobscot County (combined enrollment of about 18,646 students).

The closest other public school is Opal Myrick Elementary School, roughly 1.3 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Five-year trend. Medway Middle School's enrollment has declined 6% since 2018, when it stood at 114 (now 107).

On this page, the feed for Medway Middle School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Penobscot County at a glance

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Population
154,710
Census ACS
Median income
$66,356
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
18,646 students

Quick facts

School name
Medway Middle School
District
Medway Public Schools
Address
25 Middle School Drive, Medway, ME 04460
Phone
(207) 746-3470
County
Penobscot County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–08
Total enrollment
107
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
9.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
62 (58%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
230816000220
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Medway Middle School
How large is Medway Middle School?
Medway Middle School enrolls approximately 107 students in grades 05-08.
What grades does Medway Middle School serve?
Medway Middle School serves grades 05-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medway Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Medway Middle School is approximately 9.0:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Medway Middle School?
At Medway Middle School, the student body is approximately 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Medway Middle School public or private?
Medway Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Medway Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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