Middle Schools in Cape Elizabeth Public Schools

Summary:

The Cape Elizabeth Middle School is the sole middle school within the Cape Elizabeth Public Schools district, serving students in grades 6-8. Located in the affluent coastal town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, the school has consistently been ranked among the top 5 middle schools in the state for the past three years, demonstrating exceptional academic performance.

With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates in English Language Arts (82.25%), Mathematics (73.09%), and Science (58.64%) that significantly exceed the state averages, Cape Elizabeth Middle School is a standout institution. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% and favorable student-teacher ratio of 10:1 further contribute to its success. Additionally, the district as a whole is ranked 3rd out of 176 districts in Maine, reflecting the overall excellence of the educational system.

While the school serves a relatively low-poverty student population, with only 4.51% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, it is commendable that the school is providing equitable educational opportunities and achieving exceptional results. The school's consistent high performance and commitment to academic excellence make it a desirable choice for families seeking a top-tier middle school education in the Cape Elizabeth area.

District Detail

320 Ocean House Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

(207) 799-2217

SchoolDigger Rank:
3^rd of 176 Maine districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,498

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Cape Elizabeth Middle School	Public	5-8	14 Scott Dyer Road	Cape Elizabeth	04107	Cumberland County	Cape Elizabeth Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 799-8176	448	46	9.7	10.7%	382 (85.3%)	7 (1.6%)	25 (5.6%)	11 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	93.1	5^th of 91 public middle schools	94.5%		94.3	4^th of 92 public middle schools	95.7%	1	82.3	73.1	58.6	$30,522

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
South Portland Public Schools	2.89 mi	7	39^th
Scarborough Public Schools	3.52 mi	6	11^th
Portland Public Schools	4.54 mi	17	102^nd
Baxter Academy for Technology and Science	5.08 mi	1	22^nd
Arthur R. Gould School--LCYDC	5.18 mi	1

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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.

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