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#335 of 542 schools in ME
Loranger Memorial School
Middle School · Rsu 23 · Old Orchard Beach, ME
A Rsu 23 middle school serving grades 3rd – 8th.
148 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
- Math 76% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loranger Memorial School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 81% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Loranger Memorial 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,158/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Old Orchard Beach), 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
$66,689
Median home value
$312,700
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School at SweetserPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 4–12 | 2.2 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Saco Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Biddeford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–7 | 4.6 mi | 498 | 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.
Rsu 23
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loranger Memorial School is listed in RSU 23; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loranger Memorial School
Loranger Memorial School is a public middle school in Old Orchard Beach, ME, part of Rsu 23, serving approximately 262 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loranger Memorial School
What grades does Loranger Memorial School serve?
Loranger Memorial School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Loranger Memorial School?
Loranger Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loranger Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loranger Memorial School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loranger Memorial School rank in ME?
Loranger Memorial School ranks #335 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Loranger Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Loranger Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Loranger Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loranger Memorial School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Loranger Memorial School a charter school?
No, Loranger Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loranger Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Loranger Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loranger Memorial School?
48.1% of students at Loranger Memorial 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (207) 934-4848
- Area population (ZIP 04064)
- 8,585
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 54.5
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 04064; 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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