Auburn Middle School vs Messalonskee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Middle School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 7–8
499 students
Messalonskee Middle School
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
495 students
| Measure | Auburn Middle School Auburn, Maine | Messalonskee Middle School Oakland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 84 | #38 of 84 |
| National rank | #9802 of 15,369 | #5783 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 499 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 34% |
| city | Auburn | Oakland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Messalonskee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 40.0).
- •Messalonskee Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 21%).
- •Messalonskee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Messalonskee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 64.3%).
- •Auburn Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.0).
- •Auburn Middle School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 495.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Auburn Middle School better than Messalonskee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Messalonskee Middle School ranks higher (58.6 vs 40.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Auburn Middle School and Messalonskee Middle School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Oakland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Middle School: 499. Messalonskee Middle School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Middle School and Messalonskee Middle School rank in Maine?
Auburn Middle School is 73rd of 84 and Messalonskee Middle School is 38th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).