Middle Schools in South Portland Public Schools

The South Portland Public Schools district in Maine is home to two middle schools: Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School and Memorial Middle School. Based on the available data, Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School emerges as the standout performer, consistently ranking higher among Maine middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Memorial Middle School has a lower ranking and a 2-star rating.

Academically, Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, while Memorial Middle School lags slightly behind. Additionally, Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to Memorial Middle School. However, Memorial Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher concentration of students from lower-income families.

The racial composition of the two schools also differs, with Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School having a higher percentage of White students and Memorial Middle School having a higher percentage of African American students. This diversity in the student population could present both challenges and opportunities for the schools in terms of addressing the unique needs and supporting the academic success of students from different racial backgrounds.