YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL

York Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the York Public Schools school district, located in York, ME with about 567 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 49 teachers, York 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.

York Middle School, located at 30 Organug Road in York, Maine, serves as a central hub for the town’s middle-grade education, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the York School Department, the school is situated in a coastal community known for its strong focus on academic achievement and community involvement. The facility provides a transitionary learning environment designed to help adolescents develop both intellectually and socially as they move from the primary years toward high school.

The school is recognized for fostering a supportive culture that emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum, including core subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, balanced with exploratory arts and extracurricular activities. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, York Middle School aims to prepare its students for the rigor of York High School while encouraging personal growth, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship within the local Maine community.

For more information, contact York Middle School at (207) 363-4214 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.