South Portland Public Schools


Summary:

The South Portland Public Schools district in Maine consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 39th out of 176 districts in the state and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Two elementary schools stand out as consistent high performers: Frank I. Brown Elementary School and Dora L. Small Elementary School. Both schools are ranked in the top 25 elementary schools in Maine and have exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages. In contrast, the district's South Portland High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, from 25th to 107th, and has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%.

The elementary schools in the district show a range of performance, with some schools exceeding the district and state averages in test scores, while others lag behind. The free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary schools also vary, indicating different levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Overall, the South Portland Public Schools district demonstrates a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with areas for improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring more consistent performance across all grade levels.

District Detail

 120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106

 (207) 871-0555

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 176 Maine districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,816

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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