Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Public 5-8

 14 Scott Dyer Road
       Cape Elizabeth, ME  04107


(207) 799-8176

District: Cape Elizabeth Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,206 Help


Students who attend Cape Elizabeth Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cape Elizabeth High School

Feeder schools for Cape Elizabeth Middle School:

Elementary:    Pond Cove Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  434

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.8%
Two or more races:
6.0%
Hispanic:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.1% Help


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Compare Details Cape Elizabeth Middle School ranks better than 97.9% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cape Elizabeth Middle School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Cape Elizabeth Middle School employs 43 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cape Elizabeth Middle School is $24,206.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cape Elizabeth Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cape Elizabeth Middle School 2nd of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Cape Elizabeth Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cape Elizabeth Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Elizabeth Public Schools 3rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cape Elizabeth Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 93.27 2nd 56 96.4%
2010 93.71 2nd 60 96.7%
2011 92.52 3rd 58 94.8%
2012 94.21 2nd 86 97.7%
2013 91.60 4th 87 95.4%
2015 82.63 17th 97 82.5%
2016 90.75 6th 85 92.9%
2017 93.52 5th 87 94.3%
2018 92.07 5th 85 94.1%
2019 98.12 1st 86 98.8%
2021 95.06 2nd 92 97.8%
2022 94.06 2nd 93 97.8%
2023 96.89 2nd 96 97.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.51 1st 9 88.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.20 3rd 78 96.2%
2021 91.11 4th 83 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.30 2nd 78 97.4%
2021 97.50 1st 83 98.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.01 5th 33 84.8%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cape Elizabeth Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 338 338
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 372 372
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 569 569
1994 566 5 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1995 528 4 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1996 528 4 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1997 536 4 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1998 516 2 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 555 5 11 1 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2000 552 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2001 588 5 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2002 583 4 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2003 583 4 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2004 586 7 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2005 560 4 9 6 2 n/a n/a 0 581
2006 550 2 11 7 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2007 538 8 11 7 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2008 526 7 14 6 2 n/a n/a 0 555
2009 535 7 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2010 528 10 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2011 517 6 0 7 17 0 3 0 550
2012 516 4 21 7 0 0 8 0 556
2013 501 4 15 7 0 0 8 0 535
2014 499 4 15 7 0 0 10 0 535
2015 508 3 18 10 1 0 12 0 552
2016 480 1 12 11 2 1 11 0 518
2017 496 3 19 12 1 1 9 0 541
2018 505 2 16 14 2 1 11 0 551
2019 476 3 15 14 1 1 10 0 520
2020 478 6 13 14 1 0 17 0 529
2021 423 6 11 9 1 0 20 0 470
2022 403 6 10 8 0 0 26 0 453
2023 381 5 6 15 1 0 26 0 434

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cape Elizabeth Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 338 38.8 8.7 n/a
1992 372 40.3 9.2 n/a
1993 569 42.3 13.5 2.1
1994 582 39.9 14.6 2.9
1995 549 41.9 13.1 3.3
1996 549 41.9 13.1 3.3
1997 553 41.1 13.5 3.6
1998 529 38.3 13.8 4.3
1999 574 43.4 13.2 5.6
2000 565 39.3 14.4 14.9
2001 605 41.0 14.8 11.6
2002 603 43.7 13.8 10.3
2003 603 43.7 13.8 10.3
2004 614 44.2 13.9 n/a
2005 581 46.5 12.5 5.3
2006 573 47.0 12.2 5.6
2007 566 47.6 11.9 6
2008 555 58.7 9.5 6.5
2009 572 46.5 12.3 6.1
2010 562 46.8 12.0 6.8
2011 550 46.6 11.8 5.5
2012 556 46.9 11.8 0.7
2013 535 48.3 11.0 6.4
2014 535 47.4 11.2 5.8
2015 552 45.0 12.2 8
2016 518 29.0 17.8 5
2017 541 30.1 17.9 5
2018 551 31.3 17.6 8
2019 520 41.7 12.4 6.9
2020 529 44.3 11.9 6.2
2021 470 44.3 10.6 5.7
2022 453 40.5 11.1 5.1
2023 434 43.0 10.0 5.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cape Elizabeth Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 338 38.8 8.7 n/a
1992 372 40.3 9.2 n/a
1993 569 42.3 13.5 2.1
1994 582 39.9 14.6 2.9
1995 549 41.9 13.1 3.3
1996 549 41.9 13.1 3.3
1997 553 41.1 13.5 3.6
1998 529 38.3 13.8 4.3
1999 574 43.4 13.2 5.6
2000 565 39.3 14.4 14.9
2001 605 41.0 14.8 11.6
2002 603 43.7 13.8 10.3
2003 603 43.7 13.8 10.3
2004 614 44.2 13.9 n/a
2005 581 46.5 12.5 5.3
2006 573 47.0 12.2 5.6
2007 566 47.6 11.9 6
2008 555 58.7 9.5 6.5
2009 572 46.5 12.3 6.1
2010 562 46.8 12.0 6.8
2011 550 46.6 11.8 5.5
2012 556 46.9 11.8 0.7
2013 535 48.3 11.0 6.4
2014 535 47.4 11.2 5.8
2015 552 45.0 12.2 8
2016 518 29.0 17.8 5
2017 541 30.1 17.9 5
2018 551 31.3 17.6 8
2019 520 41.7 12.4 6.9
2020 529 44.3 11.9 6.2
2021 470 44.3 10.6 5.7
2022 453 40.5 11.1 5.1
2023 434 43.0 10.0 5.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cape Elizabeth Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,433
2019 $16,753
2020 $17,943
2021 $20,543
2022 $23,444
2023 $24,206

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cape Elizabeth Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 2nd of 96 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Cape Elizabeth Middle School)82.595.7
 13.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cape Elizabeth Public Schools)82.495.6
 13.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Cape Elizabeth Middle School)62.896.1
 33.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Cape Elizabeth Public Schools)67.396.7
 29.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%
All Grades Science (Cape Elizabeth Middle School)90.861.8
 29%
   All Grades Science (Cape Elizabeth Public Schools)85.359.8
 25.5%
   All Grades Science (Maine)6037
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students520434
 16.5%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian11
Asian156
 60%
Hispanic1415
 7.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White476381
 20%
Two or More Races1026
 160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.9%5.1%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Yes! Cape Elizabeth Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 96 Maine middle schools.

Students who attend Cape Elizabeth Middle School usually go on to attend Cape Elizabeth High School

Students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Cape Elizabeth Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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