Bruce M Whittier Middle School
Poland, ME · Middle School · Grades 7-8
Bruce M Whittier Middle School is a middle school in Poland, ME with 281 students enrolled and a 64% proficiency rate. Part of RSU 16. NCES data from the U.S. Department of Education.
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About This School
Bruce M Whittier Middle School is a middle school located in Poland, Maine. The school serves 281 students in grades 7-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
According to EDFacts assessment data, 64% of students meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading.
36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Bruce M Whittier Middle School is part of the RSU 16 in Maine.
How This School Compares
Bruce M Whittier Middle School has 281 students enrolled, making it smaller than the average school in RSU 16 (344 students). Its 64% proficiency rate is 9 percentage points above the district average of 55%. Compared to the Maine state average of 54%, the school performs 10 points higher. With a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio, it offers smaller class sizes than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bruce M Whittier Middle School has 281 students enrolled in grades 7-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
According to EDFacts data, 64% of students at Bruce M Whittier Middle School meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading assessments.
Bruce M Whittier Middle School is part of the RSU 16 in Poland, Maine. You can view all schools in this district on the district page.
All data on this page comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and EDFacts assessment results. These are official federal datasets published by the U.S. Department of Education.
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School profiles are built from NCES directory data and EDFacts assessment results. Proficiency rates reflect combined math and reading performance. Graduation rates are reported for high schools with available data.
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Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2026.