Middle School of the Kennebunks

School Overview
The Middle School of the Kennebunks (MSK), located in Kennebunk, Maine, serves students in grades 6 through 8 within the Regional School Unit 21 (RSU 21) district. Situated on Thompson Road, the school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements—such as mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts—with a variety of elective opportunities. The school is committed to the developmental needs of early adolescents, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the cultivation of social-emotional skills during these pivotal middle years.

Beyond the classroom, the Middle School of the Kennebunks places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which are designed to encourage well-rounded development and personal interests. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between faculty, families, and the surrounding Kennebunk community, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting values of responsibility, inclusivity, and academic curiosity.
470
Total Students
47.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Middle School of the Kennebunks
Demographic Student Count
White431
Hispanic17
Black5
Asian9
Two or More8
  • White
    431 (91.7%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    9 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.7%)
  • Black
    5 (1.1%)
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 21
Phone: (207)467-8004
Website: http://msk.rsu21.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Grade 6 148
Grade 7 158
Grade 8 164

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Middle School of the Kennebunks
Grade Student Count
Grade 6148
Grade 7158
Grade 8164
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Middle School of the Kennebunks
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22748.3%
Male24351.7%