Middle School of the Kennebunks
479 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
The Middle School of the Kennebunks (MSK), located in Kennebunk, Maine, serves students in grades 6 through 8 within the Regional School Unit 21 (RSU 21) district. Situated on Thompson Road, the school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements—such as mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts—with a variety of elective opportunities. The school is committed to the developmental needs of early adolescents, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the cultivation of social-emotional skills during these pivotal middle years.
Beyond the classroom, the Middle School of the Kennebunks places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which are designed to encourage well-rounded development and personal interests. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between faculty, families, and the surrounding Kennebunk community, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting values of responsibility, inclusivity, and academic curiosity.
Beyond the classroom, the Middle School of the Kennebunks places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which are designed to encourage well-rounded development and personal interests. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between faculty, families, and the surrounding Kennebunk community, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting values of responsibility, inclusivity, and academic curiosity.
479
Total Students
45.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 444 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| Black | 8 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 6 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White444 (92.7 %)
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Hispanic12 (2.5 %)
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Black8 (1.7 %)
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Asian6 (1.3 %)
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Two or More6 (1.3 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.4 %)
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American Indian1 (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 21 |
| Phone: | (207)467-8004 |
| Website: | http://www.rsu21.net |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 479 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 45.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Provision 2 |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 76 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 5 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
160
Grade 7
157
Grade 8
162
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 160 |
| Grade 7 | 157 |
| Grade 8 | 162 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 243 | 50.7% |
| Male | 236 | 49.3% |
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