For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 458 students in the neighborhood of Valley Street, Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public school in Valley Street is King Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Valley Street, Portland, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Valley Street, Portland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
92 Deering Av
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8140
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8140
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Street, Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Street, Portland, ME include King Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Street, Portland?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Street, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Valley Street, Portland?
the neighborhood of Valley Street, Portland public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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