Maranacook Community Middle Sch

RSU 38
2100 Millard Harrison Drive
Readfield, ME 04355
303 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Maranacook Community Middle School (MCMS), located in Readfield, Maine, serves students in grades 6 through 8 within Regional School Unit (RSU) 38. The school is known for its commitment to a "community-based" educational philosophy, which emphasizes strong relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding towns. The school environment is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach to learning, often focusing on project-based activities and outdoor education that leverage the unique geography of the Kennebec Valley region.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, MCMS is well-regarded for its focus on the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning alongside traditional subjects. The school encourages student voice and leadership through various extracurricular clubs, athletics, and experiential learning opportunities. By fostering a collaborative culture and maintaining close ties with the local community, Maranacook Community Middle School strives to provide a supportive transition for students as they prepare for the rigors of high school at the adjacent Maranacook Community High School.
303
Total Students
27.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    296 (97.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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 38
Phone: (207)685-3128
Website: http://mcms.maranacook.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 85
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 95
Grade 7 102
Grade 8 106
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Winthrop Middle School
Winthrop Public Schools
223 Students
400 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364 (6.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th