Jordan-Small Middle School

jsms.rsu14.org/

174 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Jordan-Small Middle School (JSMS), located in Raymond, Maine, serves students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the RSU 14 school district, the school is situated in a rural, lakeside community, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and faculty emphasize both academic growth and the social-emotional development of their students. The school is known for its commitment to a "middle school model," which focuses on creating supportive transitions for students as they move from childhood into their early adolescent years.

Academically, Jordan-Small Middle School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school, often integrating project-based learning and local community engagement. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded experience through various extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student leadership and collaboration. The school’s location near Sebago Lake and its small-town setting provide a distinct backdrop for a community-focused educational experience dedicated to preparing students for future success.

174

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jordan-Small Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
162 (93.1 %)
Hispanic
7 (4.0 %)
Two or More
3 (1.7 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (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 14
Phone:	(207)655-4743
Website:	http://jsms.rsu14.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 56

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 31