King Middle School vs Longfellow School-Portland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
Longfellow School-Portland
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | King Middle School Portland, Maine | Longfellow School-Portland Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #64 of 84 | #11 of 312 |
| National rank | #8611 of 15,369 | #1759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 67% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow School-Portland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 45.5).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on math proficiency (67% vs 26%).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •Longfellow School-Portland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 70.7%).
- •King Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.4).
- •King Middle School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 263.
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 King Middle School better than Longfellow School-Portland?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow School-Portland ranks higher (86.7 vs 45.5 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 King Middle School and Longfellow School-Portland?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Middle School: 434. Longfellow School-Portland: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Middle School and Longfellow School-Portland rank in Maine?
King Middle School is 64th of 84 and Longfellow School-Portland is 11th of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).