Summary
Sanford Middle School is a public middle school in Sanford, Maine, serving 923 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Sanford Public Schools district, which is ranked 142 out of 176 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sanford Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Maine middle schools, indicating significant underperformance compared to its peers. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are below the state averages, and its performance has declined over the years. Notably, the school's chronic absenteeism rates are significantly higher than the state average, ranging from 23.4% to 30.2% in recent years. Additionally, Sanford Middle School serves a high proportion of students from low-income families, with 47.39% to 55.72% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
While the school's overall performance is concerning, there are some bright spots. For instance, Sanford Middle School's Hispanic students perform relatively well, ranking 7th out of 30 schools in 2024-2025. However, other student subgroups, such as White, multi-racial, English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, struggle significantly, ranking in the bottom half of schools. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 12.4, suggests that class sizes may not be a significant factor in the school's challenges.
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