Serving 585 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saco Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Saco Middle School's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Saco Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saco Middle School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
8%
5%
White
84%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saco Middle School's ranking?
Saco Middle School is ranked #107 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Saco Middle School?
585 students attend Saco Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Saco Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saco Middle School?
Saco Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saco Middle School offer ?
Saco Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Saco Middle School part of?
Saco Middle School is part of Saco School District.
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