- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scarborough, ME
Scarborough Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scarborough Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231053000326
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scarborough Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Scarborough · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Scarborough Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scarborough Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Scarborough, ME.
School address
District: Scarborough Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231053000326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Scarborough Middle School held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.7 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 231053000326 · Scarborough, ME Middle · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 10.5:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Scarborough High School (903 students)
Scarborough Middle School held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.7 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Scarborough Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scarborough Hi
Scarborough High School
903 students
- Wentworth Scho
Wentworth School
664 students
- This school
Scarborough Middle School
663 students
- Eight Corners 241
Eight Corners Elementary School
241 students
- Blue Point Sch 214
Blue Point School
214 students
- Pleasant Hill 180
Pleasant Hill School
180 students
What this shows Scarborough Middle School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scarborough Middle School compares
Scarborough Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 86% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Maine - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Scarborough Middle School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scarborough Public Schools reports $20,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scarborough Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wentworth School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eight Corners Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Point School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scarborough Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scarborough Middle School
How many students attend Scarborough Middle School?
Scarborough Middle School has 663 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scarborough, ME. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scarborough Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scarborough Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 33% 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 Scarborough Middle School?
4.9% of students at Scarborough Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scarborough Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scarborough Middle School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Scarborough, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scarborough Middle School?
Scarborough Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Scarborough Middle School rank among public schools in Scarborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Scarborough Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Scarborough, 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 Scarborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Scarborough Public Schools?
Besides Scarborough Middle School, Scarborough Public Schools also operates Scarborough High School (903 students), Wentworth School (664 students), and Eight Corners Elementary School (241 students). See the Scarborough Public Schools district page for the complete list.