Scarborough Middle School vs Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scarborough Middle School
Scarborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
663 students
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
South Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–4
302 students
| Measure | Scarborough Middle School Scarborough, Maine | Waldo T Skillin Elementary School South Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 84 | #237 of 312 |
| National rank | #876 of 15,369 | #28707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 663 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Scarborough | South Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scarborough Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 44.9).
- •Scarborough Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Scarborough Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Scarborough Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 61.3%).
- •Waldo T Skillin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.7).
- •Scarborough Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 302.
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 Scarborough Middle School better than Waldo T Skillin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Scarborough Middle School ranks higher (84.1 vs 44.9 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 Scarborough Middle School and Waldo T Skillin Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and South Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scarborough Middle School: 663. Waldo T Skillin Elementary School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scarborough Middle School and Waldo T Skillin Elementary School rank in Maine?
Scarborough Middle School is 8th of 84 and Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is 237th of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).