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Pond Cove Elementary School vs. Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Should you attend Pond Cove Elementary School or Cape Elizabeth Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pond Cove Elementary School
12 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Cape Elizabeth Middle School
14 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Pond Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Cape Elizabeth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pond Cove Elementary School 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 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 443 students in grades 5-8, Cape Elizabeth Middle School 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 78% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
5-8
Total Students
569 students
443 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pond Cove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pond Cove Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cape Elizabeth Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pond Cove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cape Elizabeth Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pond Cove Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cape Elizabeth School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cape Elizabeth Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cape Elizabeth School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 1%)
#3 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pond Cove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cape Elizabeth Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Top 1% in ME)(22-23 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 1% in ME)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pond Cove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in ME)
96%
(Top 1% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pond Cove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
62%
(Top 5% in ME)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pond Cove Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cape Elizabeth Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
108
-
Grade 1 Students
119
-
Grade 2 Students
99
-
Grade 3 Students
109
-
Grade 4 Students
104
-
Grade 5 Students
-
124
Grade 6 Students
-
98
Grade 7 Students
-
114
Grade 8 Students
-
107

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cape Elizabeth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pond Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cape Elizabeth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pond Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cape Elizabeth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pond Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cape Elizabeth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
85%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pond Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cape Elizabeth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pond Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cape Elizabeth Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pond Cove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cape Elizabeth Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pond Cove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cape Elizabeth Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pond Cove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cape Elizabeth Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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