Frank H Harrison Middle School

hms.yarmouthschools.org/o/hms

380 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Frank H. Harrison Middle School, located in the coastal town of Yarmouth, Maine, serves students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Yarmouth School Department, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on the developmental needs of early adolescents. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academics with exploratory opportunities, fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills, independence, and personal responsibility as they transition toward high school.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community, social-emotional learning, and student engagement. Harrison Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build strong interpersonal connections. The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, where dedicated faculty, staff, and involved parents work together to create an inclusive and high-achieving atmosphere for all students within the Yarmouth community.

380

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank H Harrison Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	13
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
335 (88.2 %)
Two or More
22 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.4 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
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:	Yarmouth Schools
Phone:	(207)846-2499
Website:	http://hms.yarmouthschools.org/o/hms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 109

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 149