Top Rankings
South Portland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,942 students in South Portland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in South Portland School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
2,942 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
285 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Portland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
3%
% Black
21%
5%
% White
62%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,157 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,804 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,157
$21,600
Spending / Student
$22,804
$21,191
Best South Portland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dora L Small Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
87 Thompson Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7676
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7676
Grades: K-4
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Frank I Brown Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
Grades: K-4
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52 Alfred Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-4845
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-4845
Grades: PK-4
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Kelsey Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
Grades: PK-4
| 179 students
Rank: #55.
South Portland High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
637 Highland Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #66.
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-7375
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-7375
Grades: K-4
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
Grades: 5-8
| 819 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Portland School District?
South Portland School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,942 students.
What is the rank of South Portland School District?
South Portland School District is ranked #139 out of 191 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Portland School District?
62% of South Portland School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Portland School District?
South Portland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is South Portland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,804 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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