Enrollment
470
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, ME
Lyman Moore Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lyman Moore Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 230993000278
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyman Moore Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Maine
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyman Moore Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyman Moore Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Portland, ME.
School address
District: Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230993000278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyman Moore Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyman Moore Middle School
Lyman Moore Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Portland, Maine, enrolling 470 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 470 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Portland's middle schools, it stands alongside King Middle School (434 students): Lyman Moore Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.2:1 vs 9.9:1).
Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (912 students) and Deering High School (850 students) alongside Lyman Moore Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lyman Moore Middle School compares
Lyman Moore Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 11% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Maine - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,442
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,083
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
African American 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Lyman Moore Middle School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portland Public Schools, which includes Lyman Moore Middle School.
$20,442
Per student
+2%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 23.3%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lyman Moore Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deering High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Lyseth Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amanda C Rowe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard C Reiche Community Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyman Moore Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Portland
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lyman Moore Middle School
How many students attend Lyman Moore Middle School?
Lyman Moore Middle School has 470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Moore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman Moore Middle School is 9.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyman Moore Middle School?
37.6% of students at Lyman Moore Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyman Moore Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lyman Moore Middle School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Portland, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyman Moore Middle School?
Lyman Moore Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lyman Moore Middle School rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyman Moore Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Portland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Portland on the city page.
Is Lyman Moore Middle School a good school?
Lyman Moore Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Besides Lyman Moore Middle School, Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (912 students), Deering High School (850 students), and Harrison Lyseth Elem School (489 students). See the Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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