Top Rankings
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,485 students in Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 96% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 97% (versus the 85% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District are Cape Elizabeth Middle School, Cape Elizabeth High School and Pond Cove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maine.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
1,485 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 193 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 223 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
85%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.24
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
16 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,316 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
89%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
92
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
115
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,422 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,081 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,422
$21,468
Spending / Student
$21,081
$21,062
Best Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cape Elizabeth Middle School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-8176
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-8176
Grades: 5-8
| 453 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cape Elizabeth High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
345 Ocean House Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-3309
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-3309
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pond Cove Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Grades: K-4
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District?
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,485 students.
What is the rank of Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District?
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District is ranked #3 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District?
89% of Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District?
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,081 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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