Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics

The Maine School of Science and Mathematics is a public residential magnet high school in Limestone, Maine, United States. MSSM serves students from all over the state of Maine, as well as youth from other states and international students.
Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
  • : ≥90%
  • : ≥90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics's student population of 100 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Mascot
Penguins

School Rankings

The diversity score of Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
(18-19)
≥90%
36%
(18-19)
≥90%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
81%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Penguins
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics often compared to?
Me Sch Of Science & Mathematicsis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics?
The graduation rate of Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics?
100 students attend Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics?
Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics offer ?
Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics part of?
Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics is part of Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥90%
  • : ≥90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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