Serving 703 students in grades 6-8, Scarborough Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scarborough Middle School's student population of 703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scarborough Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scarborough Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
3%
4%
White
89%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scarborough Middle School's ranking?
Scarborough Middle School is ranked #138 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Scarborough Middle School often compared to?
Scarborough Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scarborough High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Scarborough Middle School?
703 students attend Scarborough Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Scarborough Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scarborough Middle School?
Scarborough Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Scarborough Middle School offer ?
Scarborough Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Scarborough Middle School part of?
Scarborough Middle School is part of Scarborough Public Schools School District.
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