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Reeds Brook Middle School

28A Main Road South, Hampden, ME 04444RSU 22 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
345
Students
Total enrolled
$15,560
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 5% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 345 students in grades 06–08 in Hampden, Maine.
8% above average funding
District spends $15,560 per pupil, 8% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Reeds Brook Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Hampden, Maine, serving grades 06–08 with 345 students. The district invests $15,560 per student — 8% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Reeds Brook Middle School

345
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution171 male · 174 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 83 students
Student Composition
92%
Asian1%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 231481500164

Academic Outcomes at Reeds Brook Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 04444

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,560Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,560
State avg
$25,124
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,846
Student Support$2,956
Administration$1,867
Operations$2,334
Other$1,556
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,560 spent per student, an estimated $6,893 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
35%
State government
57.7%
Local (property tax)
35.3%
Federal programs
7.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
George B Weatherbee SchoolEarl C McGraw SchoolLeroy H Smith School
↓
Middle
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
↓
High School
Hampden Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyPenobscot County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRSU 22 →
Phone: (207)862-3540
NCES ID: 231481500164
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hampden seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in RSU 22
High
Hampden Academy
811 students · 09–12
● 43 opp23% FRL
Elem
George B Weatherbee School
294 students · 03–05
● 43 opp24% FRL
Elem
Earl C McGraw School
293 students · KG–02
● 43 opp21% FRL
Elem
Leroy H Smith School
274 students · PK–04
● 44 opp51% FRL
Mid
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
213 students · 05–08
● 44 opp47% FRL
Other
Newburgh Elementary School
48 students · PK–PK
● 43 opp17% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
28A Main Road South, Hampden, ME 04444
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.