Saco Middle School vs. Governor John Fairfield School
Should you attend Saco Middle School or Governor John Fairfield 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
Top Rankings
Saco Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Governor John Fairfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 586 students in grades 6-8, Saco Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 52% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (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 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Governor John Fairfield School serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-2
Total Students
586 students
289 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
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n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
87
Grade 1 Students
-
98
Grade 2 Students
-
104
Grade 6 Students
185
-
Grade 7 Students
192
-
Grade 8 Students
209
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
83%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
