GARDINER REGIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Gardiner Regional Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RSU 11/MSAD 11 school district, located in Gardiner, ME with about 460 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Gardiner Regional Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gardiner Regional Middle School (GRMS), located at 161 Cobbossee Avenue in Gardiner, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Maine School Administrative District 11 (MSAD 11). The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to balance rigorous academic instruction with opportunities for social and emotional growth, helping students transition effectively from elementary school to the more demanding environment of high school.

Beyond its core academic mission, Gardiner Regional Middle School emphasizes community engagement and the cultivation of a positive school culture. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build strong connections with their peers and educators. Through a commitment to student-centered learning and community involvement, GRMS strives to prepare its students to be responsible, engaged citizens within the broader Gardiner area.

For more information, contact Gardiner Regional Middle School at (207) 582-1326 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.