Excellent
#12 of 542 schools in ME
Top 2% in state
Saco Middle School
Middle School · Saco Public Schools · Saco, ME
A middle school in Saco, ME where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
40 Buxton Road, Saco, ME 04072
- Math 88% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saco Middle School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 40 points since 2019, reaching 89% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Saco 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,173/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saco), 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
$84,328
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School at SweetserPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Biddeford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–7 | 3.6 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Loranger Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 3–8 | 3.8 mi | 262 | 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.
Saco Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saco Middle School is listed in Saco Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saco Middle School
Saco Middle School is a public middle school in Saco, ME, part of Saco Public Schools, serving approximately 586 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saco Middle School
What grades does Saco Middle School serve?
Saco Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Saco Middle School?
Saco Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saco Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saco Middle School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saco Middle School rank in ME?
Saco Middle School ranks #12 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Saco Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Saco Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Saco Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saco Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Saco Middle School a charter school?
No, Saco Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saco Middle School a Title I school?
No, Saco Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saco Middle School?
29.0% of students at Saco 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
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (207) 282-4181
- Area population (ZIP 04072)
- 20,636
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 04072; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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