For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 744 students in the neighborhood of Thornton Heights, South Portland, ME.
The top ranked public schools in Thornton Heights are Memorial Middle School and Waldo T Skillin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Thornton Heights, South Portland, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Thornton Heights, South Portland, ME (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
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-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Thornton Heights, South Portland, ME?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Thornton Heights, South Portland, ME include Memorial Middle School and Waldo T Skillin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Thornton Heights, South Portland, ME?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Thornton Heights, South Portland, ME.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Thornton Heights, South Portland, ME?
the neighborhood of Thornton Heights, South Portland, ME public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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