Eight Corners Elementary School vs South Portland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eight Corners Elementary School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades K–2
241 students
South Portland Middle School
South Portland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
807 students
| Measure | Eight Corners Elementary School Scarborough, Maine | South Portland Middle School South Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 312 | #12 of 84 |
| National rank | #749 of 50,301 | #1963 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 241 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Scarborough | South Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eight Corners Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 77.2).
- •Eight Corners Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 43.1%).
- •South Portland Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.5).
- •South Portland Middle School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 241.
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 Eight Corners Elementary School better than South Portland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eight Corners Elementary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 77.2 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 Eight Corners Elementary School and South Portland Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and South Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eight Corners Elementary School: 241. South Portland Middle School: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eight Corners Elementary School and South Portland Middle School rank in Maine?
Eight Corners Elementary School is 2nd of 312 and South Portland Middle School is 12th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).