Falmouth Middle School vs Gerald E Talbot Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falmouth Middle School
Falmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
| Measure | Falmouth Middle School Falmouth, Maine | Gerald E Talbot Community School Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 84 | #222 of 312 |
| National rank | #149 of 15,369 | #27082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 438 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 32% |
| city | Falmouth | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falmouth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 47.1).
- •Falmouth Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Falmouth Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 52%).
- •Falmouth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 70.8%).
- •Falmouth Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.6).
- •Falmouth Middle School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 394.
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 Falmouth Middle School better than Gerald E Talbot Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Falmouth Middle School ranks higher (92.4 vs 47.1 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 Falmouth Middle School and Gerald E Talbot Community School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falmouth Middle School: 438. Gerald E Talbot Community School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falmouth Middle School and Gerald E Talbot Community School rank in Maine?
Falmouth Middle School is 2nd of 84 and Gerald E Talbot Community School is 222nd of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).