Top 3 Best Portland Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,429 students in Portland, ME.
The top ranked public middle schools in Portland, ME are Lincoln Middle School, Lyman Moore Middle School and King Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 82%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 86% statewide average). Middle schools in Portland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public middle school average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Portland, ME Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Middle School
Math: 82% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
522 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Lyman Moore Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8150
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
King Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
92 Deering Av
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8140
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
57 Douglas Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8225
Grades: 1-12
| 49 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Portland, ME?
The top ranked public middle schools in Portland, ME include Lincoln Middle School, Lyman Moore Middle School and King Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Portland, ME?
3 public middle schools are located in Portland, ME.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland, ME?
Portland, ME public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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