Reeds Brook Middle School

rbms.rsu22.us/

345 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Reeds Brook Middle School, located in Hampden, Maine, serves as a central hub for the educational development of students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Regional School Unit 22 (RSU 22), the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional needs of early adolescents. The faculty emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, encouraging students to explore their interests through a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, fine arts, and various elective offerings designed to prepare them for the transition to high school.

Beyond the classroom, Reeds Brook Middle School is known for its active community culture and focus on student engagement. The school provides numerous opportunities for extracurricular involvement, including athletics, clubs, and service-learning projects, which aim to build leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing collaborative relationships between students, teachers, and families, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and a lifelong passion for learning within the Hampden community.

345

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reeds Brook Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
316 (91.6 %)
Two or More
16 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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 22
Phone:	(207)862-3540
Website:	http://rbms.rsu22.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 107

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 112