South Portland Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Portland, Maine 04106 · South Portland Public Schools
#12 of 84 middle schools in Maine
#1963 of 15,369 nationally
About South Portland Middle School
South Portland Middle School is a public middle located in South Portland, in the South Portland Public Schools school district of Maine, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 807 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 12th of 84 ranked middle schools in Maine. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 807.
There are 8 schools in South Portland; South Portland Middle School ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Portland Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near South Portland Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
South Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–4
302 students · 142 m away
Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC
South Portland · Public high · Grades 7–12
16 students · 1.4 km away
Dyer Elementary School
South Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
194 students · 2.3 km away
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
South Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
179 students · 2.8 km away
South Portland High School
South Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
928 students · 2.9 km away
Eight Corners Elementary School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades K–2
241 students · 3.8 km away
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 4.0 km away
King Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students · 4.2 km away
Pleasant Hill School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades K–2
180 students · 4.2 km away
Scarborough Middle School
Scarborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
663 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Maine with a comparable Enrollment.
Lewiston Middle School
Lewiston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
744 students
Gorham Middle School
Gorham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
Bonny Eagle Middle School
Buxton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
Westbrook Middle School
Westbrook · Public middle · Grades 5–8
710 students
Sanford Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
920 students
Scarborough Middle School
Scarborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
663 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Portland Middle School a good school?
South Portland Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 77.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #12 of 84 in Maine. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Portland Middle School rank in Maine?
South Portland Middle School ranks #12 of 84 middle schools in Maine and #1963 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Portland Middle School?
South Portland Middle School had 807 students in 2025.
Is South Portland Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
South Portland Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Portland Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Portland Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.