MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE KENNEBUNKS
Middle School of the Kennebunks is a public middle school that is part of the RSU 21 school district, located in Kennebunk, ME with about 547 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Middle School of the Kennebunks has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
The Middle School of the Kennebunks (MSK), located in Kennebunk, Maine, serves students in grades 6 through 8 within the Regional School Unit 21 (RSU 21) district. Situated on Thompson Road, the school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements—such as mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts—with a variety of elective opportunities. The school is committed to the developmental needs of early adolescents, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the cultivation of social-emotional skills during these pivotal middle years.
Beyond the classroom, the Middle School of the Kennebunks places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which are designed to encourage well-rounded development and personal interests. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between faculty, families, and the surrounding Kennebunk community, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting values of responsibility, inclusivity, and academic curiosity.
For more information, contact Middle School of the Kennebunks at (207) 467-8004 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 467-8004
MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE KENNEBUNKS is a public school in Kennebunk, ME with about 547 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RSU 21
- Total Students:
- 547
- Teachers:
- 45.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 547 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE KENNEBUNKS is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.1%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.