Shapleigh School

shapleigh.kitteryschools.com/

357 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Shapleigh School, located at 43 Stevenson Road in Kittery, Maine, serves as a vital component of the local Kittery School District. It primarily functions as an upper elementary and middle-level institution, typically catering to students in grades 4 through 8. The school is known for fostering a collaborative community atmosphere, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students as they transition from childhood into their early adolescent years.

In addition to its core curriculum, Shapleigh School is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that includes opportunities for extracurricular engagement, arts, and physical education. By leveraging its location in the coastal town of Kittery, the school often integrates local community resources and outdoor learning into its pedagogical approach. The institution remains dedicated to preparing its students for success at the high school level by promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, and a supportive environment for diverse learners.

357

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shapleigh School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	23
Black	4
Asian	11
Two or More	23

White
296 (82.9%)
Hispanic
23 (6.4%)
Two or More
23 (6.4%)
Asian
11 (3.1%)
Black
4 (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:	Kittery Public Schools
Phone:	(207)439-2572
Website:	http://shapleigh.kitteryschools.com/
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 4 64

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 67