Greely Middle School

gms6-8.msad51.org/

475 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Greely Middle School, located in Cumberland, Maine, serves as a central pillar of the Maine School Administrative District (MSAD) 51. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The facility is situated in a community-oriented setting, utilizing its location to encourage local engagement and a strong sense of school spirit among its students, faculty, and families.

Academically, Greely Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school places a high priority on social-emotional development, utilizing varied teaching strategies to help students navigate the transition into their teenage years. By promoting collaboration and critical thinking, the institution aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in the Greely High School program but also to become well-rounded, responsible citizens within their community.

475

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greely Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	10
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	22

White
436 (91.8 %)
Two or More
22 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.1 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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 51/MSAD 51
Phone:	(207)829-4815
Website:	http://gms6-8.msad51.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 170

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 165