Best High Schools in Sanford, ME

Sanford, ME has 3 high schools with 2,731 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Sanford score 86% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 78% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sanford greatly exceed expectations.

1. Kennebunk High School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students

2. Sanford High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1065 Students

3. Massabesic High School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 910 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sanford, ME

Sanford, ME has 3 middle schools with 1,886 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Sanford score 85% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 75% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sanford greatly exceed expectations.

1. Massabesic Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students

2. Sanford Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 939 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sanford, ME

Sanford, ME has 8 elementary schools with 2,352 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Sanford score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sanford greatly exceed expectations.

1. Sea Road School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students

2. Alfred Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students

3. Shapleigh Memorial School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students

4. Line Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students

5. Margaret Chase Smith

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 425 Students

6. Sanford Pride Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 360 Students

7. Carl J Lamb School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 425 Students

8. Kennebunk Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rsu 21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 358 Students

9. St Thomas Consolidated School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Thomas Consolidated School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 141 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sanford, ME

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Sanford, ME has a total population of 12,334 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sanford, ME

6,969

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sanford, ME.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.07 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sanford, ME.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sanford, ME.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,991 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Sanford, ME Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 73%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 77%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations