Serving 270 students in grades 6-8, Molly Ockett 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 30% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
96%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ME state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% ME state average).
How many students attend Molly Ockett Middle School?
270 students attend Molly Ockett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Molly Ockett Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Molly Ockett Middle School?
Molly Ockett Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Molly Ockett Middle School offer ?
Molly Ockett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Molly Ockett Middle School part of?
Molly Ockett Middle School is part of Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Administrative District 72 School District.
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