Bonny Eagle Middle School

bems.bonnyeagle.org

735 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bonny Eagle Middle School (BEMS), located in Buxton, Maine, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of Maine School Administrative District 6 (MSAD 6). As a significant pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for exploration and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Bonny Eagle Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and social-emotional development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, which encourage students to build leadership skills and school spirit. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, students, and families, the school aims to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere that prepares its diverse student body for future success in the neighboring Bonny Eagle High School and beyond.

735

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bonny Eagle Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	679
Hispanic	18
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	4

White
679 (92.4 %)
Two or More
22 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
18 (2.4 %)
Black
9 (1.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (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:	RSU 06/MSAD 06
Phone:	(207)929-3833
Website:	http://bems.bonnyeagle.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 227

Grade 7 237

Grade 8 271