Loranger Memorial School vs Saco Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loranger Memorial School
Old Orchard Beach · Public middle · Grades 3–8
251 students
Saco Middle School
Saco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
586 students
| Measure | Loranger Memorial School Old Orchard Beach, Maine | Saco Middle School Saco, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 84 | #23 of 84 |
| National rank | #6391 of 15,369 | #4167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 251 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 39% |
| city | Old Orchard Beach | Saco |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saco Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 55.8).
- •Saco Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Saco Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Saco Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 41.8%).
- •Loranger Memorial School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.7).
- •Saco Middle School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 251.
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 Loranger Memorial School better than Saco Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Saco Middle School ranks higher (66.1 vs 55.8 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 Loranger Memorial School and Saco Middle School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Old Orchard Beach and Saco in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loranger Memorial School: 251. Saco Middle School: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loranger Memorial School and Saco Middle School rank in Maine?
Loranger Memorial School is 43rd of 84 and Saco Middle School is 23rd of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).