Very Good
#100 of 542 schools in ME
Top 18% in state
Cape Elizabeth Middle School
Middle School · Cape Elizabeth Public Schools · Cape Elizabeth, ME
A middle school in Cape Elizabeth, ME where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
- Math 96% proficient (2022)
- Reading 96% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 91%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 24 points since 2019, reaching 96% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cape Elizabeth Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Low187/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cape Elizabeth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$145,464
Median home value
$659,600
Median rent
$2,191/mo
College educated
76.9%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Morrison CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Waynflete SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 548 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cape Elizabeth Middle School is listed in Cape Elizabeth Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cape Elizabeth Middle School
Cape Elizabeth Middle School is a public middle school in Cape Elizabeth, ME, part of Cape Elizabeth Public Schools, serving approximately 443 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cape Elizabeth Middle School
What grades does Cape Elizabeth Middle School serve?
Cape Elizabeth Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Cape Elizabeth Middle School?
Cape Elizabeth Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cape Elizabeth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cape Elizabeth Middle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cape Elizabeth Middle School rank in ME?
Cape Elizabeth Middle School ranks #100 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Cape Elizabeth Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cape Elizabeth Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cape Elizabeth Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cape Elizabeth Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cape Elizabeth Middle School a charter school?
No, Cape Elizabeth Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cape Elizabeth Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cape Elizabeth Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cape Elizabeth Middle School?
4.5% of students at Cape Elizabeth Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (207) 799-8176
- Area population (ZIP 04107)
- 9,581
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04107; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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