Bucksport Middle School
#52 of 84 middle schools in Maine
#7274 of 15,369 nationally
About Bucksport Middle School
Bucksport Middle School is a public middle located in Bucksport, in the Rsu 25 school district of Maine, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 292 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 52nd of 84 ranked middle schools in Maine. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 292.
There are 4 schools in Bucksport; Bucksport Middle School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bucksport Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bucksport Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Miles Lane School
Bucksport · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
316 students · 480 m away
Bucksport High School
Bucksport · Public high · Grades 9–12
361 students · 761 m away
G Herbert Jewett School
Bucksport · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
98 students · 1.1 km away
Leroy H Smith School
Winterport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
260 students · 8.3 km away
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
Winterport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
203 students · 9.0 km away
Penobscot Elementary School
Penobscot · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
65 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Maine with a comparable Enrollment.
Maranacook Community Middle Sch
Readfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
Freeport Middle School
Freeport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
288 students
Spruce Mountain Middle School
Jay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
303 students
Mattanawcook Jr High School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 4–8
304 students
Reeds Brook Middle School
Hampden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
304 students
Philip W Sugg Middle School
Lisbon Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
278 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bucksport Middle School a good school?
Bucksport Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 51.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #52 of 84 in Maine. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bucksport Middle School rank in Maine?
Bucksport Middle School ranks #52 of 84 middle schools in Maine and #7274 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bucksport Middle School?
Bucksport Middle School had 292 students in 2025.
Is Bucksport Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Bucksport Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bucksport Middle School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Bucksport Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.