School Overview
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School, located at 240 Ocean Street in South Portland, Maine, serves as a key educational hub for the local community, catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the South Portland School Department, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of young adolescents. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic rigor—including mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with exploratory opportunities that encourage students to discover new interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Mahoney Middle School places a strong emphasis on cultivating a sense of community and personal responsibility. The school actively promotes a culture of respect and belonging, often integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, and student-led initiatives to help students build confidence and leadership skills. By bridging the transition between elementary and high school, Mahoney seeks to prepare its students not only for academic success in their future endeavors but also to become engaged and empathetic members of the broader South Portland community.
424
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White295
Hispanic22
Black69
Asian6
Two or More32
  • White
    295 (69.6 %)
  • Black
    69 (16.3 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (7.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: South Portland Public Schools
Phone: (207)799-7386
Website: http://mahoney.spsd.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Grade 5 114
Grade 6 85
Grade 7 109
Grade 8 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 5114
Grade 685
Grade 7109
Grade 8116
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19546%
Male22954%