Alfred Elementary School vs Sanford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Elementary School
Alfred · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
Sanford Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
920 students
| Measure | Alfred Elementary School Alfred, Maine | Sanford Middle School Sanford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 312 | #46 of 84 |
| National rank | #18758 of 50,301 | #6726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 179 | 920 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Alfred | Sanford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfred Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 54.3).
- •Alfred Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 55.5%).
- •Alfred Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.7).
- •Sanford Middle School is the larger school with 920 students compared with 179.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alfred Elementary School better than Sanford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred Elementary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 54.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alfred Elementary School and Sanford Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Alfred and Sanford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred Elementary School: 179. Sanford Middle School: 920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred Elementary School and Sanford Middle School rank in Maine?
Alfred Elementary School is 135th of 312 and Sanford Middle School is 46th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).