Loranger Memorial School

Summary:

Loranger Memorial School is a public middle school located in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, serving grades 3-8 with a total enrollment of 279 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 23 district.

Loranger Memorial School has a higher percentage of white students (84.23%) compared to nearby schools like King Middle School in Portland (36.64%). However, the school faces challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 20.1% to 24.2% over the past three years, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools like Cape Elizabeth Middle School (12.5%) and Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School (15.3%). Loranger Memorial School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are also generally lower than the state averages and the scores of many nearby high-performing schools.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Loranger Memorial School, ranging from 41.58% to 47.08% over the past three years, suggests the school may serve a more economically disadvantaged population compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Cape Elizabeth Middle School (5.07%) and Scarborough Middle School (6.12%). This could be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, Loranger Memorial School is still more diverse than some of the more homogeneous nearby schools, such as Middle School of the Kennebunks and Gorham Middle School.

Detail:

Public 3-8

148 Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

(207) 934-4848

District: Regional School Unit 23

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,000

Students who attend Loranger Memorial School usually attend:

High:

Old Orchard Beach High School

Feeder schools for Loranger Memorial School:

Elementary:

Jameson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 279

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.2%

Two or more races:

4.7%

African American:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Loranger Memorial School ranks worse than 83.8% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (84.2%), two or more races (4.7%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Loranger Memorial School is 8.7. (See more...)

Compare Loranger Memorial School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Loranger Memorial School is $26,000.

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Rank History for Loranger Memorial School

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Rank History for all students at Loranger Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	50.68	122^nd	258	52.7%
2013	51.52	126^th	261	51.7%
2015	32.29	226^th	284	20.4%
2016	12.68	244^th	255	4.3%
2017	21.97	222^nd	256	13.3%
2018	24.57	217^th	254	14.6%
2019	36.58	176^th	258	31.8%
2021	19.89	174^th	228	23.7%
2022	36.96	133^rd	210	36.7%
2023	25.21	243^rd	290	16.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Loranger Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.35	55^th	64	14.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Loranger Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.62	80^th	153	47.7%
2021	55.33	38^th	90	57.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Loranger Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.21	98^th	153	35.9%
2021	5.85	84^th	90	6.7%

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Rank History for White students at Loranger Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.69	18^th	31	41.9%

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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 Loranger Memorial School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	328	3	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	340
2011	301	0	0	5	0	0	7	313
2012	288	4	4	6	1	0	0	303
2013	311	4	5	8	1	0	0	329
2014	295	4	7	8	1	0	0	315
2015	270	5	10	9	1	0	0	295
2016	330	9	7	6	1	0	9	362
2017	309	8	14	5	1	0	0	337
2018	304	10	11	4	3	1	0	333
2019	292	5	4	3	2	1	6	313
2020	277	6	4	3	3	0	4	297
2021	264	5	5	5	3	0	9	291
2022	234	8	6	4	3	0	15	270
2023	235	11	8	10	2	0	13	279

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 Loranger Memorial School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	340	32.3	10.5	51.2
2011	313	33.1	9.4	54.6
2012	303	33.4	9.0	n/a
2013	329	37.0	8.8	44.1
2014	315	23.5	13.3	52.4
2015	295	34.0	8.6	55.9
2016	362	37.0	9.7	55.8
2017	337	36.5	9.2	49.9
2018	333	39.0	8.5	48.9
2019	313	37.0	8.4	51.4
2020	297	35.5	8.3	46.1
2021	291	34.5	8.4	47.1
2022	270	32.5	8.3	41.1
2023	279	32.0	8.7	41.6

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 Loranger Memorial School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	340	32.3	10.5	51.2
2011	313	33.1	9.4	54.6
2012	303	33.4	9.0	n/a
2013	329	37.0	8.8	44.1
2014	315	23.5	13.3	52.4
2015	295	34.0	8.6	55.9
2016	362	37.0	9.7	55.8
2017	337	36.5	9.2	49.9
2018	333	39.0	8.5	48.9
2019	313	37.0	8.4	51.4
2020	297	35.5	8.3	46.1
2021	291	34.5	8.4	47.1
2022	270	32.5	8.3	41.1
2023	279	32.0	8.7	41.6

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 Loranger Memorial School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,332
2019	$20,416
2020	$22,909
2021	$25,018
2022	$26,213
2023	$26,000

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Loranger Memorial School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 176^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 243^rd of 290 Elementary schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Loranger Memorial School)	53.6	84.7	31.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 23)	52.8	84.5	31.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Loranger Memorial School)	27.6	76.2	48.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 23)	26.7	77.4	50.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	313	279	10.9%
African American	5	11	120%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	4	8	100%
Hispanic	3	10	233.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	292	235	19.5%
Two or More Races	6	13	116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.4%	41.6%	9.9%

Schools Near Loranger Memorial 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
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	279	32	8.7	41.6%	235 (84.2%)	11 (3.9%)	10 (3.6%)	8 (2.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)								(n/a)	50.5	44.3	29.7	$26,000
Saco Middle School	Public	6-8	40 Buxton Road	Saco	04072	York County	Saco Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 282-4181	585	57	10.2	24.8%	490 (83.8%)	45 (7.7%)	19 (3.2%)	19 (3.2%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	66.9	19^th of 96 public middle schools	80.2%		79	15^th of 93 public middle schools	83.9%	4	71.0	51.9	46.6	$21,560
Biddeford Middle School	Public	5-7	25 Tiger Drive	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 282-6400	631	62	10.2	58.8%	484 (76.7%)	58 (9.2%)	40 (6.3%)	13 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.4%)	24	80^th of 96 public middle schools	16.7%		13.8	81^st of 93 public middle schools	12.9%	1	58.6	33.3	28.6	$18,034
Scarborough Middle School	Public	6-8	21 Quentin Drive	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 730-4800	670	64	10.5	6.1%	573 (85.5%)	29 (4.3%)	22 (3.3%)	42 (6.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	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
South Portland Middle School	Public	5-8	120 Wescott Road	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(207) 773-5629	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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	434	43	10.0	5.1%	381 (87.8%)	5 (1.2%)	15 (3.5%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.0%)	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
Westbrook Middle School	Public	5-8	471 Stroudwater Street	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 854-0830	732	61	12.0	62.3%	491 (67.1%)	122 (16.7%)	44 (6.0%)	45 (6.1%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.4%)	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
Gorham Middle School	Public	6-8	106 Weeks Road	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 222-1220	641	50	12.9	18.4%	585 (91.3%)	15 (2.3%)	15 (2.3%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	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
Middle School of the Kennebunks	Public	6-8	60 Thompson Road	Kennebunk	04043	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	No	(207) 467-8004	479	46	10.4	11.3%	444 (92.7%)	8 (1.7%)	12 (2.5%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	94	6^th of 96 public middle schools	93.8%		92	5^th of 93 public middle schools	94.6%	1	83.1	68.8	74.1	$24,226
King Middle School	Public	6-8	92 Deering AV	Portland	04102	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8140	453	45	10.1	60.7%	166 (36.6%)	170 (37.5%)	68 (15.0%)	20 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Loranger Memorial School

What district is Loranger Memorial School in?

Regional School Unit 23

What high school do graduates of Loranger Memorial School attend?

Students who attend Loranger Memorial School usually go on to attend Old Orchard Beach High School

What is the racial makeup of Loranger Memorial School?

Students at Loranger Memorial School are 84% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Loranger Memorial School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Loranger Memorial School.

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