Lyman Moore Middle School
Tel:
(207)874-8150
- Lyman Moore Middle School serves 445 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Lyman Moore Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 11%.
Top Placements
Lyman Moore Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lyman Moore Middle School's student population of 445 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 445 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lyman Moore Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 526 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lyman Moore Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #392 out of 526 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 2% |
| Black | 28% | 4% |
| White | 56% | 89% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portland School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lyman Moore Middle School is Casco Bay High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Falmouth Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harrison Lyseth Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland Harrison Lyseth Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 491 students
0.0 miles
175 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207)874-8215 0.0 PK-5 491 - Portland Casco Bay High School Grades: 9-12 | 386 students
0.8 miles
196 Allen Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207)874-8160 0.8 9-12 386 - Portland Portland Arts & Technology High School Vocational School
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196 Allen Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207)874-8165 0.8 n/a n/a - Portland Riverton School Grades: PK-5 | 442 students
1.2 miles
1600 Forest Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207)874-8210 1.2 PK-5 442 - Falmouth Falmouth Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 498 students
2.1 miles
52 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207)781-3740 2.1 6-8 498
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