Caravel Middle School

RSU 87/MSAD 23
520 Irish Road
Carmel, ME 04419
203 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Caravel Middle School, located in Carmel, Maine, serves as a key educational institution within Regional School Unit (RSU) 87. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

The school is known for its commitment to a collaborative atmosphere where staff, students, and parents work together to support a diverse curriculum. Beyond the core academic subjects, Caravel Middle School typically emphasizes extracurricular engagement and fostering a supportive school culture that values character building and personal growth. As part of the Carmel community, the school serves as a central hub for student life in the region, prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the well-being of its student body.
203
Total Students
16.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    189 (93.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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 87/MSAD 23
Phone: (207)848-3615
Website: http://www.rsu87.org/o/cms
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 75
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 5 36
Grade 6 45
Grade 7 72
Grade 8 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hermon Middle School
Hermon Public Schools
329 Students
29 Billings Road
Hermon, ME 04401 (6.0 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th