Best Schools in South Portland, ME
South Portland, ME has a total of 23 schools including 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 9,230 students attend South Portland, ME schools. On average, schools in South Portland score 82% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in South Portland greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in South Portland, ME
South Portland, ME has 7 high schools with 3,000 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 South Portland score 88% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Portland greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cape Elizabeth High School
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Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 518 Students
2. South Portland High School
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South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1019 Students
3. Scarborough High School
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Scarborough Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 907 Students
4. Casco Bay High School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 382 Students
5. Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc
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Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 9 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Portland, ME
South Portland, ME has 5 middle schools with 2,369 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 South Portland score 85% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Portland greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cape Elizabeth Middle School
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Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 434 Students
2. Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
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South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students
3. Scarborough Middle School
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Scarborough Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
4. Memorial Middle School
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South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 388 Students
5. King Middle School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Portland, ME
South Portland, ME has 11 elementary schools with 3,861 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 South Portland score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Portland greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pond Cove Elementary
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Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 557 Students
2. Dora L Small Elementary School
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South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students
3. Wentworth School
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Scarborough Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 675 Students
4. Dyer Elementary School
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South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 196 Students
5. Frank I Brown Elementary School
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South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 235 Students
6. Ocean Avenue
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
7. James Otis Kaler Elementary School
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South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 220 Students
8. Amanda C Rowe School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
9. Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
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South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 339 Students
10. Howard C Reiche Community Sch
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Portland, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Portland, ME has a total population of 26,654 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South 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 South Portland, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Portland, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Portland, ME.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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