At a glance
Reported students
272
NCES CCD 2024–25
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.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 291
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
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 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 gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bruce M Whittier Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 19.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
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. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rsu 16
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
Elementary · Grades PK–06
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
Public schools near Bruce M Whittier Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland Regional H S High · Rsu 16 | 09–12 | 506 | under 0.1 mi |
| Poland Community School Elementary · Rsu 16 | PK–06 | 423 | 1 mi |
| Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls Elementary · Rsu 16 | PK–06 | 241 | 2.8 mi |
| Minot Consolidated School Elementary · Rsu 16 | PK–06 | 229 | 5.2 mi |
| Auburn Middle School Middle · Auburn Public Schools | 07–08 | 499 | 8.3 mi |
| Jordan-Small Middle School Middle · Rsu 14 | 05–08 | 181 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bruce M Whittier Middle School
What grades does Bruce M Whittier Middle School serve?
Bruce M Whittier Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rsu 16.
How many students attend Bruce M Whittier Middle School?
Bruce M Whittier Middle School reported 272 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 82 Maine middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 291 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bruce M Whittier Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 272 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maine median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bruce M Whittier Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bruce M Whittier Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rsu 16 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bruce M Whittier Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bruce M Whittier Middle School in?
Bruce M Whittier Middle School is part of Rsu 16, based in Poland, ME, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bruce M Whittier Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Poland Regional H S (under 0.1 mi), Poland Community School (1 mi), Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.