Lyman Moore Middle School
482 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
482
Total Students
51.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 262 |
| Hispanic | 28 |
| Black | 138 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More | 30 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White262 (54.4 %)
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Black138 (28.6 %)
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Two or More30 (6.2 %)
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Hispanic28 (5.8 %)
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Asian22 (4.6 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | Portland Public Schools |
| Phone: | (207)874-8150 |
| Website: | http://moore.portlandschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 482 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 51.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 147 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 75 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
143
Grade 7
185
Grade 8
154
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 143 |
| Grade 7 | 185 |
| Grade 8 | 154 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 221 | 45.9% |
| Male | 261 | 54.1% |
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