Serving 388 students in grades 6-8, Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
6%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Memorial Middle School is ranked #228 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
388 students attend Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Memorial Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Middle School offer ?
Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Middle School part of?
Memorial Middle School is part of South Portland Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Memorial Middle School located?
Memorial Middle School is located in the Thornton Heights neighborhood of South Portland, ME. There are 1 other public schools located in Thornton Heights.
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