Auburn Middle School

ams.auburnschl.edu

501 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Auburn Middle School, located at 38 Falcon Drive in Auburn, Maine, serves as a central hub for the community’s adolescent learners. As a key institution within the Auburn School Department, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. The facility is designed to support a comprehensive middle-level curriculum that encourages students to explore their interests while building the foundational skills necessary for future success.

The school environment emphasizes a culture of community and growth, often fostering active partnerships between students, teachers, and families. Beyond the standard core subjects, Auburn Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and exploratory programs aimed at engaging students in a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, productive members of the broader Auburn community.

501

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Auburn Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	12
Black	58
Asian	5
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
407 (81.2 %)
Black
58 (11.6 %)
Two or More
17 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Auburn Public Schools
Phone:	(207)333-6655
Website:	http://ams.auburnschl.edu
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 240

Grade 8 261