Gerald E Talbot Community School vs Lyman Moore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Lyman Moore Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
| Measure | Gerald E Talbot Community School Portland, Maine | Lyman Moore Middle School Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 312 | #35 of 84 |
| National rank | #27082 of 50,301 | #5685 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 394 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyman Moore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 47.1).
- •Lyman Moore Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Lyman Moore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Lyman Moore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 70.8%).
- •Lyman Moore Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.6).
- •Lyman Moore Middle School is the larger school with 470 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 Gerald E Talbot Community School better than Lyman Moore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lyman Moore Middle School ranks higher (59.1 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 Gerald E Talbot Community School and Lyman Moore Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald E Talbot Community School: 394. Lyman Moore Middle School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald E Talbot Community School and Lyman Moore Middle School rank in Maine?
Gerald E Talbot Community School is 222nd of 312 and Lyman Moore Middle School is 35th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).