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Best Schools in Gorham, ME
Gorham, ME has 21 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,480 students. On average they score 84% on state proficiency tests against a projected 74%, so schools in Gorham greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gorham, ME
The top high schools in Gorham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bonny Eagle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 06/msad 06 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
2. Gorham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students
3. Westbrook High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westbrook Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
4. Scarborough High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scarborough Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 907 Students
5. Windham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 14 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 978 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gorham, ME
The top middle schools in Gorham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gorham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
2. Scarborough Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scarborough Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
3. Bonny Eagle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 06/msad 06 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students
4. Westbrook Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westbrook Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 732 Students
5. Windham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 14 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 562 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gorham, ME
The top elementary schools in Gorham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edna Libby Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 06/msad 06 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 265 Students
2. Wentworth School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scarborough Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 675 Students
3. Great Falls Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 485 Students
4. Narragansett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
5. Village Elementary School-gorham
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorham Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
6. George E Jack School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 06/msad 06 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 159 Students
7. Manchester School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 14 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 383 Students
8. Windham Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 14 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 762 Students
9. Buxton Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 06/msad 06 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
10. Saccarappa School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westbrook Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 417 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gorham, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gorham, ME has a total population of 18,726 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gorham, 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 Gorham, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gorham, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gorham, 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 Gorham, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gorham, ME
How many schools are in Gorham, ME?
Gorham, ME has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,480 students in total.
How do schools in Gorham perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Gorham score 84% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 74%, so on average schools in Gorham greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gorham?
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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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 89%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 79%
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- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 74%
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- Projected: 76%
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- Actual: 88%
- Projected: 79%
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
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- Actual: 90%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Gorham
5 of 5 schools in Gorham carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in Gorham. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.