For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 830 students in South Portland, ME.
South Portland, ME public middle schools have a diversity score of 0.55, which is more than the Maine public middle school average of 0.24.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Portland, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
675 Westbrook Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
Grades: 5-8
| 819 students
South Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
240 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
Grades: 5-8
| 424 students
496 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Macarthur Circle
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in South Portland, ME?
The top ranked public middle schools in South Portland, ME include Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc.
How many public middle schools are located in South Portland?
2 public middle schools are located in South Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in South Portland?
South Portland public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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