Serving 670 students in grades 6-8, Scarborough 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 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 14% of the student body (majority Asian and 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: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scarborough Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Scarborough Middle School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scarborough 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 Scarborough Middle School is 0.26, 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
#105 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
4%
5%
White
86%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scarborough Middle School's ranking?
Scarborough Middle School is ranked #105 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Scarborough Middle School often compared to?
Scarborough Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scarborough High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Scarborough Middle School?
670 students attend Scarborough Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Scarborough Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scarborough Middle School?
Scarborough Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Scarborough Middle School offer ?
Scarborough Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Scarborough Middle School part of?
Scarborough Middle School is part of Scarborough School District.
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