Caribou Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students (19-20)
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)4%
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
2%
Black
(19-20)3%
4%
White
(19-20)90%
89%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
47%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Caribou Middle School?
415 students attend Caribou Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Caribou Middle School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Caribou Middle School offer ?
Caribou Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Caribou Middle School part of?
Caribou Middle School is part of Regional School Unit 39 School District.
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