At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 259
668
Total Enrollment
State avg: 41%
8%-32.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Gorham Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Gorham, Maine. The school enrolls 668 students. It is part of the Gorham Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maine state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
8% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 41% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictGorham Public Schools
County23005
CityGorham
ZIP04038
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID230606000688
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment668
White91.3%
Hispanic / Latino2.3%
Black / African American2.3%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Two or More Races2.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
91.3%
Hispanic
2.3%
Black
2.3%
Asian
1.6%
Two+
2.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.