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.
482
Total Students
51.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyman Moore Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White262
Hispanic28
Black138
Asian22
Two or More30
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    262 (54.4 %)
  • Black
    138 (28.6 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (6.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (5.8 %)
  • Asian
    22 (4.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lyman Moore Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6143
Grade 7185
Grade 8154
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lyman Moore Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22145.9%
Male26154.1%
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