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Sanford Middle School

52 Spartan Dr
Sanford, ME 04073
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 939 students in grades 5-8, Sanford Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 939 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sanford Middle School's student population of 939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
939 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sanford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanford Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#399 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sanford Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sanford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sanford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sanford Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sanford Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sanford Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sanford Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sanford Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sanford Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Sanford Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sanford Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sanford Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanford Middle School's ranking?
Sanford Middle School is ranked #399 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Sanford Middle School?
939 students attend Sanford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sanford Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanford Middle School?
Sanford Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sanford Middle School offer ?
Sanford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sanford Middle School part of?
Sanford Middle School is part of Sanford School District.
In what neighborhood is Sanford Middle School located?
Sanford Middle School is located in the Springvale neighborhood of Sanford, ME.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 939 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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