Bath Middle School

bms.rsu1.org/o/bath-middle-school

317 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bath Middle School, located at 6 Old Brunswick Road in Bath, Maine, is part of the Regional School Unit 1 (RSU 1) district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a coastal community and prides itself on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of adolescents. The curriculum is focused on preparing students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core academic competencies, critical thinking, and collaborative learning.

Beyond the classroom, Bath Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and personal growth. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build strong relationships with peers and faculty. By prioritizing a culture of inclusivity and academic rigor, the school aims to help students develop the skills and confidence necessary to become responsible, engaged citizens in their local community and beyond.

317

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bath Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	3
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
293 (92.4 %)
Two or More
12 (3.8 %)
Black
6 (1.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	RSU 01 - LKRSU
Phone:	(207)443-8270
Website:	http://bms.rsu1.org/o/bath-middle-school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 6 106

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 118