Hermon Middle School

www.hsd.hermon.net/o/hms

329 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Hermon Middle School, located at 29 Billings Road in Hermon, Maine, serves as a central hub for the town’s adolescent learners, typically bridging the gap between elementary and high school education. As part of the Hermon School Department, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students in the middle grades. The school emphasizes a community-focused atmosphere, leveraging its location in the close-knit town of Hermon to provide a supportive transition period for its student body.

Beyond core academics, Hermon Middle School is known for offering a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs that encourage student engagement and school spirit. The institution places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the challenges of high school by promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, and collaborative learning. By maintaining a focus on both individual student growth and collective community values, the school aims to ensure that every student is well-prepared for their future educational endeavors.

329

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hermon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

White
302 (91.8 %)
Two or More
11 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.4 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
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:	Hermon Public Schools
Phone:	(207)848-4070
Website:	http://www.hsd.hermon.net/o/hms
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
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 5 75

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 87