Bruce M Whittier Middle School

www.rsu16.org/bwms/

281 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Bruce M. Whittier Middle School, located at 1457 Maine Street in Poland, Maine, serves as a key educational hub for students in Regional School Unit 16 (RSU 16). The school provides a structured middle-grades environment focused on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a collaborative district, it emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while fostering a supportive community atmosphere.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement within the Poland area. Beyond its core academic offerings, Whittier Middle School typically integrates extracurricular activities and programs intended to encourage student leadership and personal growth. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and critical thinking, the institution aims to cultivate an inclusive environment where students can explore their interests and achieve their academic potential within the Maine public school system.

281

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bruce M Whittier Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
260 (92.5 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.8 %)
Two or More
8 (2.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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 16
Phone:	(207)998-3462
Website:	http://www.rsu16.org/bwms/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 7 132

Grade 8 149