Best Schools in Deering, Portland, ME
Deering, Portland, ME has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,102 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Deering greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Deering, Portland, ME
The top high schools in Deering, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deering High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 750 Students
2. Casco Bay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 382 Students
Best Middle Schools in Deering, Portland, ME
The top middle schools in Deering, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
2. Lyman Moore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Deering, Portland, ME
The top elementary schools in Deering, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Longfellow School-portland
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 257 Students
2. Ocean Avenue
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
3. Amanda C Rowe School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Deering, Portland, ME
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Deering, Portland, ME has a total population of 4,164 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Deering, Portland, ME
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Deering, Portland, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Deering, Portland, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Deering, Portland, ME.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Deering, Portland, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Deering, Portland, ME
How many schools are in Deering, Portland, ME?
Deering, Portland, ME has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,102 students in total.
How do schools in Deering perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Deering score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Deering greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Deering?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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