Spruce Mountain Middle School

RSU 73
23 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
303 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Spruce Mountain Middle School (SMMS), located in Jay, Maine, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Regional School Unit (RSU) 73. The school is situated on a shared educational campus that emphasizes a community-centered approach to learning. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school aims to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on both the academic growth and the social-emotional development of its pre-teen and early-teen student population.

Academically, the school offers a standard middle school curriculum that aligns with state standards, often incorporating project-based learning and extracurricular opportunities to engage students. Being part of the RSU 73 district, Spruce Mountain Middle School works closely with the local high school to ensure that students are prepared for secondary education. The school plays a central role in the town of Jay, serving as a hub for community involvement and student activities, while striving to maintain a supportive culture that encourages students to develop their personal interests and academic potential.
303
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    284 (93.7%)
  • Black
    9 (3.0%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
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 73
Phone: (207)897-4319
Website: http://smms.rsu73.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 179
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 92
Grade 7 99
Grade 8 112
Gender Ratio