Sanford Middle School

Summary:

Sanford Middle School is a public middle school in Sanford, Maine, serving 939 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06, which is ranked 131 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sanford Middle School stands out in several key areas. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.69%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 76.7% to 94.22% white students. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.2% to 32.2% over the past three years, notably higher than the 15.3% to 31.8% range of nearby schools. Academically, Sanford Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, such as Bonny Eagle Middle School and Saco Middle School. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.39% to 55.72%, significantly higher than the 11.27% to 32.52% range of nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, the data suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement at Sanford Middle School. By addressing the key metrics that differentiate the school, such as test scores, attendance, and socioeconomic factors, the school could potentially enhance its academic performance and student outcomes. With a focus on addressing these areas, Sanford Middle School may be able to better serve its students and the Sanford community.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 52 Spartan Dr
       Sanford, ME  04073


(207) 324-3114

District: Sanford Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,113 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  939

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Two or more races:
5.6%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sanford Middle School ranks worse than 76% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.81. (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 (86.7%), two or more races (5.6%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sanford Middle School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Sanford Middle School employs 75.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanford Middle School is $14,113.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sanford Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sanford Middle School 73rd of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Sanford Middle School in the ranking list.)

Sanford Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanford Public Schools 131st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sanford Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sanford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.69 79th 92 14.1%
2022 17.22 79th 93 15.1%
2023 29.81 73rd 96 24.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sanford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.50 56th 66 15.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Sanford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.31 73rd 83 12.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sanford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.99 73rd 83 12.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sanford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.54 36th 44 18.2%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sanford Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 843 7 18 39 3 0 49 0 959
2022 839 11 15 42 2 0 53 0 962
2023 814 17 15 39 1 0 53 0 939

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 Sanford Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 959 62.5 15.3 53.9
2022 962 78.2 12.3 55.7
2023 939 75.6 12.4 47.4

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 Sanford Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 959 62.5 15.3 53.9
2022 962 78.2 12.3 55.7
2023 939 75.6 12.4 47.4

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 Sanford Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $12,140
2022 $13,919
2023 $14,113

Data source: Maine Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanford Middle School

Sanford Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.0% of Maine middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 939 students attended Sanford Middle School.

Students at Sanford Middle School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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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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