Serving 448 students in grades 5-8, Cape Elizabeth Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cape Elizabeth Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Cape Elizabeth school district, encompassing approximately 45.9 square miles. Typically, it takes 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cape Elizabeth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cape Elizabeth Middle School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cape Elizabeth Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape Elizabeth Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 500 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cape Elizabeth Middle School's ranking?
Cape Elizabeth Middle School is ranked #4 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Cape Elizabeth Middle School often compared to?
Cape Elizabeth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pond Cove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Cape Elizabeth Middle School?
448 students attend Cape Elizabeth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cape Elizabeth Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cape Elizabeth Middle School?
Cape Elizabeth Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cape Elizabeth Middle School offer ?
Cape Elizabeth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cape Elizabeth Middle School part of?
Cape Elizabeth Middle School is part of Cape Elizabeth School District.
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