Serving 297 students in grades 5-8, Se Do Mo Cha Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Se Do Mo Cha Middle School's student population of 297 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Se Do Mo Cha Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Se Do Mo Cha Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Se Do Mo Cha Middle School's ranking?
Se Do Mo Cha Middle School is ranked #393 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Se Do Mo Cha Middle School?
297 students attend Se Do Mo Cha Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Se Do Mo Cha Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Se Do Mo Cha Middle School?
Se Do Mo Cha Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Se Do Mo Cha Middle School offer ?
Se Do Mo Cha Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Se Do Mo Cha Middle School part of?
Se Do Mo Cha Middle School is part of RSU 68/MSAD 68 School District.
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