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Public middle school · RSU 16

Bruce M Whittier Middle School

Grades 07–08 · Poland, ME · NCES 231477500438

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

272

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

24

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.3:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Maine middle enrollment

30th percentile

Compared with 82 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

272

Bruce M Whittier Middle School: 272 reported students.

State peer staffing position

56th percentile

11.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Bruce M Whittier Middle School

Bruce M Whittier Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Poland. It is one of 5 current school records connected to RSU 16. NCES reports 272 students for 2024–25.

Among 82 middle schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, close to the Maine median of 11.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 19.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Bruce M Whittier Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 1.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
19.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
38.6%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1.5
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.2
Social workers (FTE)
1.5

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White94.1%
  • Hispanic3.3%
  • Black0.4%
  • Asian0.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

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241 reported students

Minot Consolidated School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

229 reported students

Poland Community School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

423 reported students

Poland Regional H S

High · Grades 09–12

506 reported students

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