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#499 of 542 schools in ME
King Middle School
Middle School · Portland Public Schools · Portland, ME
A Portland Public Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
92 Deering AV, Portland, ME 04102
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at King Middle School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 31 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where King 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,762/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$79,631
Median home value
$464,100
Median rent
$1,435/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynflete SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Greater Portland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Glickman AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.1 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 15
- District spending per student
- $21,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
King Middle School is listed in Portland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King Middle School
King Middle School is a public middle school in Portland, ME, part of Portland Public Schools, serving approximately 442 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King Middle School
What grades does King Middle School serve?
King Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend King Middle School?
King Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King Middle School rank in ME?
King Middle School ranks #499 of 542 schools in ME.
What is King Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
King Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 King Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is King Middle School a charter school?
No, King Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is King Middle School a Title I school?
No, King Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King Middle School?
60.9% of students at King 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (207) 874-8140
- Area population (ZIP 04102)
- 17,642
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 04102; 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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