South Portland Public Schools School District
School District · South Portland, Maine
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
6
5 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
6
5 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
How this district compares
Maine rank
#97 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,364
$492 vs Maine median
District size
2,942 students
Much larger than Maine median
About South Portland Public Schools
South Portland Public Schools is a South Portland, Maine school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,942 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The district invests $18,364 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, South Portland Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waldo T Skillin Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.2/10.
In standardized testing, South Portland Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 67.4% and ELA proficiency of 74.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Portland Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Portland Public Schools with test data.
Schools in South Portland Public Schools
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- South Portland
- Total Enrollment
- 2,942
- Teachers (FTE)
- 284
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Portland Public Schools?
South Portland Public Schools has 6 schools in total — 5 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Portland Public Schools?
The average composite rating for South Portland Public Schools is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Portland Public Schools?
South Portland Public Schools spends $18,364 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Portland Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Portland Public Schools is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Portland Public Schools?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is the highest-rated school in South Portland Public Schools with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What are the test scores in South Portland Public Schools?
Across schools in South Portland Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Portland Public Schools compare to other districts in Maine?
South Portland Public Schools has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maine by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare South Portland Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Portland Public Schools (17)
- Bangor Public Schools (10)
- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
- Auburn Public Schools (8)
- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
- Rsu 06/msad 06 (8)
- Rsu 54/msad 54 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
- Rsu 09 (8)
- Augusta Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Sanford Public Schools (6)
- Scarborough Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 79/msad 01 (6)
- Westbrook Public Schools (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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