Saco Middle School

Saco Middle School serves 586 students in grades 6 through 8 in this mid-size suburb of Saco, Maine. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1 across 57 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides relatively small class sizes that allow for more individualized attention. Academically, Saco Middle School demonstrates strong performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 rating and ranking 108th out of 542 schools statewide, placing it in the 80th percentile.

The school particularly excels in core subjects, with 90% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 88% reach proficiency in Mathematics. These results reflect the school's solid academic foundation and effective instruction across grade levels. Located at 40 Buxton Road in York County, the school serves a community where 41% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, with a median household income of $81,326 and median home values around $345,200.

The low poverty rate of 8% in the 04072 ZIP code, which encompasses over 20,000 residents, suggests a stable economic environment that often correlates with educational success. Saco Middle School operates within a supportive suburban community that values education and provides a solid foundation for middle school students during these important transitional years.