Serving 388 students in grades 6-8, Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Memorial Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
3%
Black
29%
5%
White
55%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Memorial Middle School is ranked #228 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
388 students attend Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Memorial Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Middle School offer ?
Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Middle School part of?
Memorial Middle School is part of South Portland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.
In what neighborhood is Memorial Middle School located?
Memorial Middle School is located in the Thornton Heights neighborhood of South Portland, ME. There are 1 other public schools located in Thornton Heights.
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