Falmouth Middle School vs Harrison Lyseth Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 3.4 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
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Falmouth Middle School Falmouth, Maine | Harrison Lyseth Elem School Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 84 | #107 of 312 |
| National rank | #149 of 15,369 | #16096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 438 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 44% |
| city | Falmouth | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falmouth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 63.0).
- •Falmouth Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 44%).
- •Falmouth Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 57%).
- •Falmouth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 37.6%).
- •Falmouth Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 12.2).
- •Harrison Lyseth Elem School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 438.
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 Harrison Lyseth Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Falmouth Middle School ranks higher (92.4 vs 63.0 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 Falmouth Middle School and Harrison Lyseth Elem School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falmouth Middle School: 438. Harrison Lyseth Elem School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falmouth Middle School and Harrison Lyseth Elem School rank in Maine?
Falmouth Middle School is 2nd of 84 and Harrison Lyseth Elem School is 107th of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).