For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 321 students in Machias, ME.
The top-ranked public middle school in Machias, ME is Rose M Gaffney School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Machias, ME public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Machias have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Machias, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rose M Gaffney School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Rose Gaffney Rd
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3411
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3411
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Machias, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Machias, ME include Rose M Gaffney School.
How many public middle schools are located in Machias?
1 public middle schools are located in Machias.
What is the racial composition of students in Machias?
Machias public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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