East End Community School vs King Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East End Community School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
King Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
| Measure | East End Community School Portland, Maine | King Middle School Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 312 | #64 of 84 |
| National rank | #30625 of 50,301 | #8611 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 391 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 42.0).
- •King Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •King Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 77.2%).
- •King Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 9.8).
- •King Middle School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 391.
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 East End Community School better than King Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), King Middle School ranks higher (45.5 vs 42.0 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 East End Community School and King Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East End Community School: 391. King Middle School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East End Community School and King Middle School rank in Maine?
East End Community School is 259th of 312 and King Middle School is 64th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).