Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Summary:

Cape Elizabeth Middle School is a highly-regarded public middle school in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, serving 434 students in grades 5-8. It is part of the Cape Elizabeth Public Schools district, which is ranked 3rd out of 177 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Cape Elizabeth Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Maine, often placing in the top 2-5 schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 2nd out of 96 Maine middle schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a testament to the school's exceptional academic standards, with students consistently outperforming the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Compared to nearby schools like Gorham Middle School and Falmouth Middle School, Cape Elizabeth Middle School stands out with its higher academic performance and lower student-teacher ratio.

While the student population at Cape Elizabeth Middle School is predominantly white (87.79%), the school has a more diverse racial makeup compared to some nearby schools. The school also has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 5.07% to 5.74% over the past three years, suggesting it serves a relatively affluent community. This is in contrast to schools like Westbrook Middle School and Lyman Moore Middle School, which have higher rates of free and reduced lunch and lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public 5-8

14 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

(207) 799-8176

District: Cape Elizabeth Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,206

Students who attend Cape Elizabeth Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cape Elizabeth High School

Feeder schools for Cape Elizabeth Middle School:

Elementary:

Pond Cove Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 443

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cape Elizabeth Middle School ranks better than 97.9% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.89. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), two or more races (5.2%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cape Elizabeth Middle School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Cape Elizabeth Middle School employs 44.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cape Elizabeth Middle School is $24,206.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cape Elizabeth Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Elizabeth Middle School 2^nd of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Cape Elizabeth Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cape Elizabeth Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Elizabeth Public Schools 3^rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cape Elizabeth Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2009	93.27	2^nd	56	96.4%
2010	93.71	2^nd	60	96.7%
2011	92.52	3^rd	58	94.8%
2012	94.21	2^nd	86	97.7%
2013	91.60	4^th	87	95.4%
2015	82.63	17^th	97	82.5%
2016	90.75	6^th	85	92.9%
2017	93.52	5^th	87	94.3%
2018	92.07	5^th	85	94.1%
2019	98.12	1^st	86	98.8%
2021	95.06	2^nd	92	97.8%
2022	94.06	2^nd	93	97.8%
2023	96.89	2^nd	96	97.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	93.51	1^st	9	88.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	97.20	3^rd	78	96.2%
2021	91.11	4^th	83	95.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	97.30	2^nd	78	97.4%
2021	97.50	1^st	83	98.8%

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Rank History for White students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.01	5^th	33	84.8%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cape Elizabeth Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	338	338
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	372	372
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	569	569
1994	566	5	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
1995	528	4	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
1996	528	4	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
1997	536	4	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
1998	516	2	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
1999	555	5	11	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	574
2000	552	4	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
2001	588	5	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2002	583	4	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
2003	583	4	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
2004	586	7	12	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	614
2005	560	4	9	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	581
2006	550	2	11	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	573
2007	538	8	11	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	566
2008	526	7	14	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	555
2009	535	7	21	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
2010	528	10	18	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	562
2011	517	6	0	7	17	0	3	0	550
2012	516	4	21	7	0	0	8	0	556
2013	501	4	15	7	0	0	8	0	535
2014	499	4	15	7	0	0	10	0	535
2015	508	3	18	10	1	0	12	0	552
2016	480	1	12	11	2	1	11	0	518
2017	496	3	19	12	1	1	9	0	541
2018	505	2	16	14	2	1	11	0	551
2019	476	3	15	14	1	1	10	0	520
2020	478	6	13	14	1	0	17	0	529
2021	423	6	11	9	1	0	20	0	470
2022	403	6	10	8	0	0	26	0	453
2023	381	5	6	15	1	0	26	0	434
2024	384	6	7	22	1	0	23	0	443

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cape Elizabeth Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	338	38.8	8.7	n/a
1992	372	40.3	9.2	n/a
1993	569	42.3	13.5	2.1
1994	582	39.9	14.6	2.9
1995	549	41.9	13.1	3.3
1996	549	41.9	13.1	3.3
1997	553	41.1	13.5	3.6
1998	529	38.3	13.8	4.3
1999	574	43.4	13.2	5.6
2000	565	39.3	14.4	14.9
2001	605	41.0	14.8	11.6
2002	603	43.7	13.8	10.3
2003	603	43.7	13.8	10.3
2004	614	44.2	13.9	n/a
2005	581	46.5	12.5	5.3
2006	573	47.0	12.2	5.6
2007	566	47.6	11.9	6
2008	555	58.7	9.5	6.5
2009	572	46.5	12.3	6.1
2010	562	46.8	12.0	6.8
2011	550	46.6	11.8	5.5
2012	556	46.9	11.8	0.7
2013	535	48.3	11.0	6.4
2014	535	47.4	11.2	5.8
2015	552	45.0	12.2	8
2016	518	29.0	17.8	5
2017	541	30.1	17.9	5
2018	551	31.3	17.6	8
2019	520	41.7	12.4	6.9
2020	529	44.3	11.9	6.2
2021	470	44.3	10.6	5.7
2022	453	40.5	11.1	5.1
2023	434	43.0	10.0	5.1
2024	443	44.2	10.0	4.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cape Elizabeth Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	338	38.8	8.7	n/a
1992	372	40.3	9.2	n/a
1993	569	42.3	13.5	2.1
1994	582	39.9	14.6	2.9
1995	549	41.9	13.1	3.3
1996	549	41.9	13.1	3.3
1997	553	41.1	13.5	3.6
1998	529	38.3	13.8	4.3
1999	574	43.4	13.2	5.6
2000	565	39.3	14.4	14.9
2001	605	41.0	14.8	11.6
2002	603	43.7	13.8	10.3
2003	603	43.7	13.8	10.3
2004	614	44.2	13.9	n/a
2005	581	46.5	12.5	5.3
2006	573	47.0	12.2	5.6
2007	566	47.6	11.9	6
2008	555	58.7	9.5	6.5
2009	572	46.5	12.3	6.1
2010	562	46.8	12.0	6.8
2011	550	46.6	11.8	5.5
2012	556	46.9	11.8	0.7
2013	535	48.3	11.0	6.4
2014	535	47.4	11.2	5.8
2015	552	45.0	12.2	8
2016	518	29.0	17.8	5
2017	541	30.1	17.9	5
2018	551	31.3	17.6	8
2019	520	41.7	12.4	6.9
2020	529	44.3	11.9	6.2
2021	470	44.3	10.6	5.7
2022	453	40.5	11.1	5.1
2023	434	43.0	10.0	5.1
2024	443	44.2	10.0	4.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cape Elizabeth Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,433
2019	$16,753
2020	$17,943
2021	$20,543
2022	$23,444
2023	$24,206

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cape Elizabeth Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 2^nd of 96 Middle schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Cape Elizabeth Middle School)	82.5	95.7	13.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cape Elizabeth Public Schools)	82.4	95.6	13.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Cape Elizabeth Middle School)	62.8	96.1	33.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Cape Elizabeth Public Schools)	67.3	96.7	29.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%
All Grades Science (Cape Elizabeth Middle School)	90.8	61.8	29%
All Grades Science (Cape Elizabeth Public Schools)	85.3	59.8	25.5%
All Grades Science (Maine)	60	37	23%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	520	434	16.5%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	15	6	60%
Hispanic	14	15	7.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	476	381	20%
Two or More Races	10	26	160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.9%	5.1%	1.9%

Schools Near Cape Elizabeth Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Cape Elizabeth Middle School	Public	5-8	14 Scott Dyer Road	Cape Elizabeth	04107	Cumberland County	Cape Elizabeth Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 799-8176	443	44	10.0	4.5%	384 (86.7%)	6 (1.4%)	22 (5.0%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.2%)	96.9	2^nd of 96 public middle schools	97.9%		94.1	2^nd of 93 public middle schools	97.8%		89.2	77.5	57.1	$24,206
South Portland Middle School	Public	5-8	120 Wescott Road	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 773-5629	819	89	9.2	37.6%	516 (63.0%)	170 (20.8%)	55 (6.7%)	21 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.7%)								(n/a)
King Middle School	Public	6-8	92 Deering AV	Portland	04102	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8140	442	48	9.2	60.9%	168 (38.0%)	163 (36.9%)	70 (15.8%)	19 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	14.9	91^st of 96 public middle schools	5.2%		11.7	84^th of 93 public middle schools	9.7%	7	53.2	26.2	31.7	$20,345
Scarborough Middle School	Public	6-8	21 Quentin Drive	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 730-4800	651	63	10.3	10.1%	529 (81.3%)	29 (4.5%)	28 (4.3%)	40 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.5%)	81.1	13^th of 96 public middle schools	86.5%		84.1	11^th of 93 public middle schools	88.2%	2	78.7	55.1	76.1	$21,519
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	522 Stevens AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8145	418	43	9.8	46.4%	241 (57.7%)	91 (21.8%)	32 (7.7%)	20 (4.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.7%)	51.7	37^th of 96 public middle schools	61.5%		42.7	60^th of 93 public middle schools	35.5%	23	72.3	34.8	50.0	$21,182
Westbrook Middle School	Public	5-8	471 Stroudwater Street	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 854-0830	711	60	11.8	64.0%	468 (65.8%)	150 (21.1%)	37 (5.2%)	32 (4.5%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.4%)	32.5	69^th of 96 public middle schools	28.1%		9.2	85^th of 93 public middle schools	8.6%	16	63.2	34.7	31.2	$17,570
Lyman Moore Middle School	Public	6-8	171 Auburn ST	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8150	483	46	10.4	46.2%	249 (51.6%)	136 (28.2%)	40 (8.3%)	21 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.5%)	32.6	68^th of 96 public middle schools	29.2%		36.6	66^th of 93 public middle schools	29.0%	2	63.6	34.0	32.7	$22,638
Loranger Memorial School	Public	3-8	148 Saco Avenue	Old Orchard Beach	04064	York County	Regional School Unit 23	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 934-4848	262	33	7.9	48.1%	211 (80.5%)	12 (4.6%)	12 (4.6%)	7 (2.7%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.7%)								(n/a)	50.5	44.3	29.7	$26,000
Falmouth Middle School	Public	6-8	52 Woodville Road	Falmouth	04105	Cumberland County	Falmouth Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 781-3740	415	53	7.8	2.7%	366 (88.2%)	10 (2.4%)	12 (2.9%)	21 (5.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	95.5	3^rd of 96 public middle schools	96.9%		96.6	1^st of 93 public middle schools	98.9%	2	87.6	69.4	78.9	$25,970
Gorham Middle School	Public	6-8	106 Weeks Road	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 222-1220	668	49	13.7	8.1%	579 (86.7%)	24 (3.6%)	23 (3.4%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.2%)	76.5	15^th of 96 public middle schools	84.4%		83.1	12^th of 93 public middle schools	87.1%	3	71.8	59.0	51.3	$17,304

Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Elizabeth Middle School

What high school do graduates of Cape Elizabeth Middle School attend?

Students who attend Cape Elizabeth Middle School usually go on to attend Cape Elizabeth High School

How many students attend Cape Elizabeth Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 443 students attended Cape Elizabeth Middle School.

What district is Cape Elizabeth Middle School in?

Cape Elizabeth Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Cape Elizabeth Middle School?

Students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Is Cape Elizabeth Middle School a good school?

Yes! Cape Elizabeth Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 96 Maine middle schools.

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