- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Portland, ME
Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231233000581
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in South Portland · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Maine
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in South Portland, ME.
School address
District: South Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231233000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
388 on latest CCD 231233000581 · South Portland, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 9.9:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: South Portland High School (928 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 9 public schools in South Portland. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Memorial Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Portland
South Portland High School
928 students
- Daniel F. Maho
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
424 students
- This school
Memorial Middle School
388 students
- Waldo T Skilli 302
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
302 students
- Frank I Brown 213
Frank I Brown Elementary School
213 students
- Dyer Elementar 194
Dyer Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Memorial Middle School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Middle School compares
Memorial Middle School vs Maine and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 24% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Maine - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$18,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Portland Public Schools reports $18,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waldo T Skillin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank I Brown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dyer Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has 388 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Portland, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 37% 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 Memorial Middle School?
25.8% of students at Memorial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Memorial Middle School rank among public schools in South Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in South Portland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in South Portland Public Schools?
Besides Memorial Middle School, South Portland Public Schools also operates South Portland High School (928 students), Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School (424 students), and Waldo T Skillin Elementary School (302 students). See the South Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.