China Middle School

www.rsu18.org

198 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

China Middle School, located at 773 Lakeview Drive in China, Maine, serves as a key educational institution for students in the local community. As part of Regional School Unit 18 (RSU 18), the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The campus is positioned in a scenic, rural setting, providing a quiet atmosphere conducive to learning while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding China community.

The school is focused on preparing middle-level learners for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a culture of collaboration, respect, and responsibility, China Middle School aims to help students develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed as engaged citizens. Through its partnership with families and the broader RSU 18 district, the school works to ensure that each student has access to the resources and support systems needed to achieve their personal and academic potential.

198

Total Students

14.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for China Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
182 (91.9 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.5 %)
Two or More
7 (3.5 %)
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 18
Phone:	(207)445-1500
Website:	http://www.rsu18.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 47

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 51