Gardiner Regional Middle School

www.msad11.org/o/grms

459 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gardiner Regional Middle School (GRMS), located at 161 Cobbossee Avenue in Gardiner, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Maine School Administrative District 11 (MSAD 11). The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to balance rigorous academic instruction with opportunities for social and emotional growth, helping students transition effectively from elementary school to the more demanding environment of high school.

Beyond its core academic mission, Gardiner Regional Middle School emphasizes community engagement and the cultivation of a positive school culture. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build strong connections with their peers and educators. Through a commitment to student-centered learning and community involvement, GRMS strives to prepare its students to be responsible, engaged citizens within the broader Gardiner area.

459

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardiner Regional Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	16
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
420 (91.5 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.5 %)
Black
8 (1.7 %)
Two or More
8 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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 11/MSAD 11
Phone:	(207)582-1326
Website:	http://www.msad11.org/o/grms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 163

Grade 7 154

Grade 8 142