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 96% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cape Elizabeth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cape Elizabeth Middle School's student population of 443 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Cape Elizabeth Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape Elizabeth Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 512 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
87%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cape Elizabeth Middle School's ranking?
Cape Elizabeth Middle School is ranked #3 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Cape Elizabeth Middle School often compared to?
Cape Elizabeth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pond Cove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Cape Elizabeth Middle School?
443 students attend Cape Elizabeth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cape Elizabeth Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape Elizabeth Middle School?
Cape Elizabeth Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cape Elizabeth Middle School offer ?
Cape Elizabeth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cape Elizabeth Middle School part of?
Cape Elizabeth Middle School is part of Cape Elizabeth School District.
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