Massabesic Middle School

134 Old Alfred Road
East Waterboro, ME 04030

middleschool.rsu57.org/

619 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Massabesic Middle School, located in East Waterboro, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Regional School Unit (RSU) 57 district. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a comprehensive middle-level curriculum designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of adolescents during their transition from elementary to high school. The school environment focuses on fostering a community atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of school spirit and local engagement within the towns that comprise the district.

Academically, Massabesic Middle School offers a range of core subjects, exploratory programs, and extracurricular activities aimed at preparing students for future success. The institution is known for its commitment to the "middle school philosophy," which utilizes team-based instruction to create smaller, more personalized learning communities within the larger school body. By focusing on collaborative learning and student-centered growth, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible citizens and active participants in their educational journey.

619

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Massabesic Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	573
Hispanic	20
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
573 (92.6%)
Hispanic
20 (3.2%)
Two or More
14 (2.3%)
Black
6 (1.0%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RSU 57/MSAD 57
Phone:	(207)247-6121
Website:	http://middleschool.rsu57.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 203

Grade 7 220

Grade 8 196