Memorial Middle School

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Memorial Middle School ranks 51 st of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public 6-8

120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106

(207) 773-5629

District: South Portland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,349

Students who attend Memorial Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Portland High School

Feeder schools for Memorial Middle School:

Elementary:	Dyer Elementary School
	James Otis Kaler Elementary School
	Waldo T Skillin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 388

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.9%

African American:

29.1%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Memorial Middle School ranks worse than 53.1% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.15. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.9%), African American (29.1%), Hispanic (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Memorial Middle School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Middle School is $20,349.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Memorial Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Middle School 51^st of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Memorial Middle School in the ranking list.)

South Portland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Portland Public Schools 83^rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Memorial Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Memorial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	47.42	23^rd	51	54.9%
2007	45.62	25^th	51	51.0%
2008	57.82	18^th	50	64.0%
2009	49.03	25^th	56	55.4%
2010	45.43	30^th	60	50.0%
2011	42.98	29^th	58	50.0%
2012	33.32	65^th	86	24.4%
2013	35.92	66^th	87	24.1%
2015	54.70	42^nd	97	56.7%
2016	38.56	45^th	85	47.1%
2017	37.27	56^th	87	35.6%
2018	28.07	69^th	85	18.8%
2019	28.25	65^th	86	24.4%
2021	20.79	78^th	92	15.2%
2022	28.59	73^rd	93	21.5%
2023	45.15	51^st	96	46.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Memorial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	75.20	9^th	37	75.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	15.46	60^th	64	6.3%
2021	11.37	61^st	66	7.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Memorial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	22.11	67^th	78	14.1%
2021	12.82	78^th	83	6.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Memorial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	36.15	54^th	78	30.8%
2021	27.43	60^th	83	27.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Memorial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.35	5^th	8	37.5%
2021	94.60	1^st	3	66.7%

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Rank History for White students at Memorial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	32.32	23^rd	33	30.3%
2021	57.10	20^th	44	54.5%

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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.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Memorial Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	361	361
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	356	356
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	336	336
1994	346	2	15	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1995	390	0	14	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1996	390	0	14	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1997	399	4	14	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
1998	389	6	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
1999	391	6	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
2000	396	7	15	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2001	395	8	11	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	419
2002	367	9	17	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	401
2003	367	9	17	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	401
2004	355	11	18	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
2005	322	8	16	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
2006	315	7	18	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
2007	308	9	15	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2008	321	16	21	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2009	301	26	22	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	364
2010	285	22	25	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2011	283	19	10	22	1	2	21	0	358
2012	305	18	12	17	0	1	23	0	376
2013	321	23	15	17	0	0	20	0	396
2014	326	27	18	28	1	1	17	0	418
2015	315	35	20	30	1	1	18	0	420
2016	310	42	18	23	1	0	15	0	409
2017	305	43	16	19	2	0	15	0	400
2018	277	52	18	28	1	0	18	0	394
2019	244	63	21	27	1	0	19	0	375
2020	227	59	30	24	0	0	21	0	361
2021	229	70	21	28	1	0	24	0	373
2022	224	94	12	31	2	0	24	0	387
2023	213	113	10	27	4	1	20	0	388

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 Memorial Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	361	29.0	12.4	n/a
1992	356	28.9	12.3	n/a
1993	336	28.7	11.7	16.1
1994	368	27.6	13.3	14.1
1995	408	32.7	12.5	14.5
1996	408	32.7	12.5	14.5
1997	417	34.0	12.3	19.2
1998	405	32.3	12.5	14.3
1999	409	33.0	12.4	17.6
2000	421	35.4	11.9	22.1
2001	419	37.8	11.1	22.9
2002	401	33.0	12.2	21.7
2003	401	33.0	12.2	21.7
2004	397	30.0	13.2	24.2
2005	354	33.0	10.7	23.4
2006	343	30.0	11.4	27.1
2007	337	32.5	10.4	27
2008	363	44.4	8.2	27.5
2009	364	31.9	10.8	33
2010	353	32.7	10.8	43.9
2011	358	32.4	11.0	44.7
2012	376	32.8	11.4	4.3
2013	396	33.7	11.7	35.6
2014	418	36.1	11.5	37.1
2015	420	33.0	12.7	42.6
2016	409	31.0	13.1	39.4
2017	400	31.2	12.8	43.3
2018	394	29.3	13.4	43.7
2019	375	32.8	11.4	49.6
2020	361	33.3	10.8	47.4
2021	373	36.5	10.2	45.6
2022	387	38.5	10.0	41.6
2023	388	39.0	9.9	25.8

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 Memorial Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	361	29.0	12.4	n/a
1992	356	28.9	12.3	n/a
1993	336	28.7	11.7	16.1
1994	368	27.6	13.3	14.1
1995	408	32.7	12.5	14.5
1996	408	32.7	12.5	14.5
1997	417	34.0	12.3	19.2
1998	405	32.3	12.5	14.3
1999	409	33.0	12.4	17.6
2000	421	35.4	11.9	22.1
2001	419	37.8	11.1	22.9
2002	401	33.0	12.2	21.7
2003	401	33.0	12.2	21.7
2004	397	30.0	13.2	24.2
2005	354	33.0	10.7	23.4
2006	343	30.0	11.4	27.1
2007	337	32.5	10.4	27
2008	363	44.4	8.2	27.5
2009	364	31.9	10.8	33
2010	353	32.7	10.8	43.9
2011	358	32.4	11.0	44.7
2012	376	32.8	11.4	4.3
2013	396	33.7	11.7	35.6
2014	418	36.1	11.5	37.1
2015	420	33.0	12.7	42.6
2016	409	31.0	13.1	39.4
2017	400	31.2	12.8	43.3
2018	394	29.3	13.4	43.7
2019	375	32.8	11.4	49.6
2020	361	33.3	10.8	47.4
2021	373	36.5	10.2	45.6
2022	387	38.5	10.0	41.6
2023	388	39.0	9.9	25.8

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 Memorial Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,948
2019	$18,439
2020	$19,545
2021	$21,125
2022	$17,077
2023	$20,349

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 51^st of 96 Middle schools	22.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)	48.3	84.7	36.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Portland Public Schools)	57.6	83.7	26.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)	27.4	70.5	43.1%
All Grades Mathematics (South Portland Public Schools)	37.8	76.7	38.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	375	388	3.5%
African American	63	113	79.4%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	21	10	52.4%
Hispanic	27	27
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	244	213	12.7%
Two or More Races	19	20	5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.6%	25.8%	23.8%

Schools Near Memorial Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	120 Wescott Road	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 773-5629	388	39	9.9	25.8%	213 (54.9%)	113 (29.1%)	27 (7.0%)	10 (2.6%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.2%)	45.2	51^st of 96 public middle schools	46.9%		28.6	73^rd of 93 public middle schools	21.5%	22	59.3	49.9	39.1	$20,349
King Middle School	Public	6-8	92 Deering AV	Portland	04102	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 874-8140	453	45	10.1	60.7%	166 (36.6%)	170 (37.5%)	68 (15.0%)	20 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	14.9	91^st of 96 public middle schools	5.2%		11.7	84^th of 93 public middle schools	9.7%	7	53.2	26.2	31.7	$20,345
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School	Public	5-8	240 Ocean St.	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 799-7386	424	37	11.6	22.9%	295 (69.6%)	69 (16.3%)	22 (5.2%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)	60.4	27^th of 96 public middle schools	71.9%		67.9	23^rd of 93 public middle schools	75.3%	4	70.0	50.6	38.5	$19,598
Scarborough Middle School	Public	6-8	21 Quentin Drive	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 730-4800	670	64	10.5	6.1%	573 (85.5%)	29 (4.3%)	22 (3.3%)	42 (6.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	81.1	13^th of 96 public middle schools	86.5%		84.1	11^th of 93 public middle schools	88.2%	2	78.7	55.1	76.1	$21,519
Westbrook Middle School	Public	5-8	471 Stroudwater Street	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 854-0830	732	61	12.0	62.3%	491 (67.1%)	122 (16.7%)	44 (6.0%)	45 (6.1%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.4%)	32.5	69^th of 96 public middle schools	28.1%		9.2	85^th of 93 public middle schools	8.6%	16	63.2	34.7	31.2	$17,570
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	522 Stevens AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 874-8145	435	44	9.9	40.7%	256 (58.9%)	95 (21.8%)	33 (7.6%)	24 (5.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)	51.7	37^th of 96 public middle schools	61.5%		42.7	60^th of 93 public middle schools	35.5%	23	72.3	34.8	50.0	$21,182
Cape Elizabeth Middle School	Public	5-8	14 Scott Dyer Road	Cape Elizabeth	04107	Cumberland County	Cape Elizabeth Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 799-8176	434	43	10.0	5.1%	381 (87.8%)	5 (1.2%)	15 (3.5%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.0%)	96.9	2^nd of 96 public middle schools	97.9%		94.1	2^nd of 93 public middle schools	97.8%		89.2	77.5	57.1	$24,206
Lyman Moore Middle School	Public	6-8	171 Auburn ST	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 874-8150	482	52	9.2	40.7%	262 (54.4%)	138 (28.6%)	28 (5.8%)	22 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.2%)	32.6	68^th of 96 public middle schools	29.2%		36.6	66^th of 93 public middle schools	29.0%	2	63.6	34.0	32.7	$22,638
Gorham Middle School	Public	6-8	106 Weeks Road	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 222-1220	641	50	12.9	18.4%	585 (91.3%)	15 (2.3%)	15 (2.3%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	76.5	15^th of 96 public middle schools	84.4%		83.1	12^th of 93 public middle schools	87.1%	3	71.8	59.0	51.3	$17,304
Falmouth Middle School	Public	6-8	52 Woodville Road	Falmouth	04105	Cumberland County	Falmouth Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 781-3740	440	52	8.4	4.1%	403 (91.6%)	7 (1.6%)	6 (1.4%)	20 (4.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	95.5	3^rd of 96 public middle schools	96.9%		96.6	1^st of 93 public middle schools	98.9%	2	87.6	69.4	78.9	$25,970

Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial Middle School

How many students attend Memorial Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 388 students attended Memorial Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Memorial Middle School?

Students at Memorial Middle School are 55% White, 29% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Memorial Middle School in?

South Portland Public Schools

Is Memorial Middle School a good school?

Memorial Middle School ranks 51^st of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Memorial Middle School attend?

Students who attend Memorial Middle School usually go on to attend South Portland High School

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