LYMAN MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lyman Moore Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Portland Public Schools school district, located in Portland, ME with about 445 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, Lyman Moore Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lyman Moore Middle School, located in the North Deering neighborhood of Portland, Maine, serves a diverse student population in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Portland Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school by balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts—with a variety of elective offerings that encourage student exploration and creativity.

Beyond the classroom, Lyman Moore Middle School prides itself on cultivating a supportive "middle school philosophy" that prioritizes building strong relationships between students and staff. The school actively integrates technology into its daily instruction and provides numerous extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs. By promoting values of empathy, responsibility, and perseverance, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds feel empowered to succeed and contribute to the greater Portland community.

For more information, contact Lyman Moore Middle School at (207) 874-8150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.