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Best Portland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,343 students in Portland, ME.
The top ranked public middle schools in Portland, ME are Lincoln Middle School, Lyman Moore Middle School and King Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Portland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Portland, ME (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
522 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8145
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Lyman Moore Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8150
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
King Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
92 Deering Av
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8140
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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Portland, Maine ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
57 Douglas Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8225
Gr: 1-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Portland, ME?
The top ranked public middle schools in Portland, ME include Lincoln Middle School, Lyman Moore Middle School and King Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Portland?
3 public middle schools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?

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