Cape Elizabeth Middle School
434 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Cape Elizabeth Middle School, located at 14 Scott Dyer Road in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, serves as a central hub for the town’s middle-grades education. Situated in a coastal community known for its high academic standards and strong focus on community engagement, the school typically fosters a supportive environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school’s curriculum is generally centered on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become active participants in their learning journey.
Beyond traditional academics, Cape Elizabeth Middle School places significant emphasis on the holistic well-being of its students. By leveraging the unique resources and community spirit of the Cape Elizabeth area, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that includes extracurricular opportunities, service learning, and a focus on responsible citizenship. As part of a highly-regarded school district, the institution is committed to maintaining high educational benchmarks while ensuring that students feel connected, challenged, and prepared for their transition to Cape Elizabeth High School.
Beyond traditional academics, Cape Elizabeth Middle School places significant emphasis on the holistic well-being of its students. By leveraging the unique resources and community spirit of the Cape Elizabeth area, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that includes extracurricular opportunities, service learning, and a focus on responsible citizenship. As part of a highly-regarded school district, the institution is committed to maintaining high educational benchmarks while ensuring that students feel connected, challenged, and prepared for their transition to Cape Elizabeth High School.
434
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 381 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 26 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White381 (87.8 %)
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Two or More26 (6.0 %)
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Hispanic15 (3.5 %)
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Asian6 (1.4 %)
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Black5 (1.2 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Cape Elizabeth Public Schools |
| Phone: | (207)799-8176 |
| Website: | http://cems.cape.k12.me.us/o/cems |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 434 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Provision 2 |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 29 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 19 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
98
Grade 6
107
Grade 7
109
Grade 8
120
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 98 |
| Grade 6 | 107 |
| Grade 7 | 109 |
| Grade 8 | 120 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 209 | 48.2% |
| Male | 225 | 51.8% |
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