MEMiddleATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Bruce M Whittier Middle School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Poland, Maine|RSU 16
Poland, ME 04274
School Profile
Grades
7–8
Enrollment
274
Student:Teacher
11.4:1
Locale
Rural
District
RSU 16Econ. Disadvantaged
35.4%
Phone
(207)998-3462School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
84%
41th percentile in ME
Math Proficiency
81%
47th percentile in ME
Chronic Absenteeism
13.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
29 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.6:1
Near average in METechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
291
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
25.75
100% fully certified
Counselors
1.5
Psychologists
0.2
Social Workers
1.5
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.2
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,878
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,399
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,914
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 52%Local 41%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$316,083
+1.3% 1yr+47.5% 5yr
Lewiston, ME metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
21.6%
Below 150% poverty line
5.1%
Unemployment rate
7.4%
Uninsured residents
8.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
283
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
272
Current enrollment
Stable(+5% 5yr)Calendar Guides
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