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Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School

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Summary

Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School is a public middle school in South Portland, Maine, serving 424 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the South Portland Public Schools district, which is ranked 83 out of 177 districts in the state.

Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 69.97% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 50.64% in Mathematics, and 38.5% in Science. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Gorham Middle School (91.26% White) and Falmouth Middle School (91.59% White), with 69.58% White, 16.27% African American, 5.19% Hispanic, and 7.55% two or more races. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 students per teacher.

While Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School has maintained a strong academic performance, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 15.3% to 24.3% over the past three years. This is an area the school and district may want to investigate further to understand the underlying causes and implement strategies to improve student attendance. Overall, Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, providing a quality education in a diverse learning environment.

424

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

22.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

240 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106

(207) 799-7386

District: South Portland Public Schools

Students who attend Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Portland High School

Feeder schools for Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School:

Elementary:	Dora L Small Elementary School
	Frank I Brown Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

African American:

16.3%

Two or more races:

7.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 80th percentile in 2021 → 72nd in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 80th-percentile peak (2021) to 72nd (2023)

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school55%

District avg53%

Maine avg53%

Not ranked this year

Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

39^th of 176South Portland Public Schools among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2023	60.4	27 of 96	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	67.9	23 of 93	75.3%	★★★★☆
2021	76.3	18 of 92	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	64.2	19 of 86	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	65.1	24 of 85	71.8%	★★★★☆
2017	68.2	20 of 87	77.0%	★★★★☆
2016	61.3	26 of 85	69.4%	★★★★☆
2015	66.3	29 of 97	70.1%	★★★★☆
2013	50.4	40 of 87	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	48.2	41 of 86	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	46.3	25 of 58	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	39.1	36 of 60	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	50.8	23 of 56	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.9	23 of 50	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.7	18 of 51	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.1	12 of 51	76.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2021	79.6	17 of 83	79.5%	★★★★☆
2019	52.5	34 of 78	56.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2019	69.9	18 of 64	71.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2021	76.4	21 of 83	74.7%	★★★★☆
2019	66.6	16 of 78	79.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2019	78.2	6 of 37	83.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2019	80.0	7 of 33	78.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2019)84th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2021)80th percentile~ school

White (2019)79th percentile~ school

Male (2021)75th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)72nd percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts70%+5 vs state

Mathematics51%~ state avg

Science38%~ state avg

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School?

Students at Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School are 70% White, 16% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School.

What district is Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School in?

South Portland Public Schools

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