Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
424 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 295 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Black | 69 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 32 |
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White295 (69.6 %)
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Black69 (16.3 %)
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Two or More32 (7.5 %)
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Hispanic22 (5.2 %)
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Asian6 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 114 |
| Grade 6 | 85 |
| Grade 7 | 109 |
| Grade 8 | 116 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 195 | 46% |
| Male | 229 | 54% |
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