South Portland Middle School serves 819 students in grades 5-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Portland Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
7%
3%
Black
21%
5%
White
63%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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
How many students attend South Portland Middle School?
819 students attend South Portland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of South Portland Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Portland Middle School?
South Portland Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Portland Middle School offer ?
South Portland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is South Portland Middle School part of?
South Portland Middle School is part of South Portland School District.
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