Lyman Moore Middle School vs Ocean Avenue
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyman Moore Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
Ocean Avenue
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students
| Measure | Lyman Moore Middle School Portland, Maine | Ocean Avenue Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 84 | #108 of 312 |
| National rank | #5685 of 15,369 | #16199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 470 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Avenue scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 59.1).
- •Ocean Avenue does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Ocean Avenue does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 47.2%).
- •Lyman Moore Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.5).
- •Lyman Moore Middle School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 337.
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 Lyman Moore Middle School better than Ocean Avenue?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Avenue ranks higher (62.9 vs 59.1 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 Lyman Moore Middle School and Ocean Avenue?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyman Moore Middle School: 470. Ocean Avenue: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyman Moore Middle School and Ocean Avenue rank in Maine?
Lyman Moore Middle School is 35th of 84 and Ocean Avenue is 108th of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).