Portland School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,756 students in Portland School District. Portland School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maine.
The top ranked public schools in Portland School District are Longfellow School-portland, Casco Bay High School and Ocean Avenue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Portland School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maine public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Portland School District |
| School District Website | http://www.portlandschools.org/ |
| School District Phone Number | (207) 874-8100 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (ME) |
| # of Schools | 17 Schools | 601 Schools |
| # of Students | 6,756 Students | 175,681 Students |
| # of Teachers | 575 Teachers | 14,746 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
Portland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #113 out of 230 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | 87% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.21 |
| # of American Indian Students | 21 Students | 1,499 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 341 Students | 2,627 Students |
| % Asian Students | 5% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 467 Students | 3,940 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 1,754 Students | 6,453 Students |
| % Black Students | 26% | 4% |
| # of White Students | 3,794 Students | 156,544 Students |
| % White Students | 56% | 89% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 195 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 377 Students | 4,423 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 112 | 5,577 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 517 | 12,558 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 500 | 12,511 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 533 | 12,651 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 516 | 13,247 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 520 | 13,340 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 506 | 13,715 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 489 | 13,474 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 499 | 13,797 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 498 | 13,732 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 505 | 12,731 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 510 | 12,700 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 505 | 12,790 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 546 | 12,858 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $17,153 is higher than the state median of $14,842. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,182 is higher than the state median of $14,515. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (ME) |
| Total Revenue | $116 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $116 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,153 | $14,842 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,182 | $14,515 |
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Portland School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Longfellow School-portland Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%432 Stevens AvRank:10/Top 5%10
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
Grades: K-5 | 346 students
- Rank: #22.Casco Bay High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%196 Allen AvenueRank:9/Top 20%10
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8160
Grades: 9-12 | 386 students
- Rank: #33.Ocean Avenue Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%150 Ocean AvRank:8/Top 30%10
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8180
Grades: K-5 | 381 students
- Rank: #44.Portland High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%284 Cumberland AvRank:8/Top 30%10
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250
Grades: 9-12 | 756 students
- Rank: #55.Harrison Lyseth Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 53%175 Auburn StRank:8/Top 30%10
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8215
Grades: PK-5 | 491 students
- Rank: #66.Peaks Island School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%4 Church AvRank:7/Top 50%10
Peaks Island, ME 04108
(207) 766-2528
Grades: K-5 | 37 students
- Rank: #77.Lincoln Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 52%522 Stevens AvRank:7/Top 50%10
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8145
Grades: 6-8 | 522 students
- Rank: #88.Deering High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%370 Stevens AvenueRank:6/Top 50%10
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8260
Grades: 9-12 | 924 students
- Rank: #99.Riverton School Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%1600 Forest AvRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8210
Grades: PK-5 | 442 students
- Rank: #1010.Fred P Hall School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%23 Orono RdRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8205
Grades: PK-5 | 403 students
- Rank: #1111.Howard C Reiche Community School Math: 31% | Reading: 45-49%166 Brackett StRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8175
Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
- Rank: #1212.Presumpscot School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%69 Presumpscot StRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8220
Grades: PK-5 | 248 students
- Rank: #1313.King Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 46%92 Deering AvRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8140
Grades: 6-8 | 519 students
- Rank: #1414.East End Community School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%195 North StRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8228
Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
- Rank: #1515.Lyman Moore Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 42%171 Auburn StRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8150
Grades: 6-8 | 445 students
- Rank: #16-1716.- 17.120 Church Rd
Cliff Island, ME 04019
(207) 766-2885
Grades: PK-5 | 2 students
- Rank: #16-1716.- 17.Portland Arts & Technology High School Vocational School196 Allen Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8165
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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