Brunswick Jr High School

Brunswick Jr High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
65 Columbia Ave,  Brunswick, ME
Brunswick Public Schools
2.9
494 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
86%
Reading Proficiency
91%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
86%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
55.9%
State Average
36.4%
Math
54.8%
State Average
48.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
268:1

Student Diversity

Male
58.1%
Female
41.9%
White
82.4%
Two or more races
7.9%
Hispanic
4.1%
Black
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 7 Reviews
1.0 other
8/7/2025
This school was amazing from the learning prospective. Mrs. Belanger helped me thrive in math and Mrs. Sullivan taught me about my love for poetry. Then there was the social aspect. I got harassed daily by the same 3 girls. Even if they weren’t saying it directly to me they were spreading rumors. Wh...
1.0 parent
3/2/2021
My child switched to this school this year. Nothing but one disappointment after another. Horrible school. Children are not offered the help they require, assignments are half explained or not explained at all. Teachers aren’t held accountable, communication or is little to nothing. When my child as...
3.0 parent
2/15/2018
I would say that the teachers are getting lazy & not teaching! The students have a sense of " I dont have to if I dont want to" There are no consequences for bad behavior or for students who dont participate but rather give them an after school program that intrests them instead or refer them to Spe...
4.0 other
12/21/2013
This is a great school. I have a great learning experience. Mr. Kosak is a teaching mastermind. Rick Scala and Wendy Arzate are a 1-2 punch. Steer clear of Laura Hench.

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Brunswick Jr High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Brunswick, ME, in the Brunswick neighborhood, and is served by the Brunswick Public Schools in Maine. The school has a total enrollment of 494 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 91% are proficient in reading. Brunswick Jr High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $587,757. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brunswick High School, Mt Ararat High School, Harpswell Coastal Academy Divisions 2 and 3, and more. Learn more about what Brunswick has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brunswick Jr High School.

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