Memorial Middle School

120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106

www.spsd.org/our-schools/memorial-middle

388 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Memorial Middle School, located at 120 Wescott Road in South Portland, Maine, serves as a central hub for the community's middle-grade students. As part of the South Portland School Department, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school typically focuses on transitioning students from elementary foundations to high school readiness through a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. By prioritizing student-centered learning, Memorial Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body to become responsible, productive citizens. Through collaboration between staff, parents, and local stakeholders, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build lasting connections within the South Portland community.

388

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	27
Black	113
Asian	10
Two or More	20
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
213 (54.9 %)
Black
113 (29.1 %)
Hispanic
27 (7.0 %)
Two or More
20 (5.2 %)
Asian
10 (2.6 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)773-5629
Website:	http://www.spsd.org/our-schools/memorial-middle
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 135

Grade 7 117

Grade 8 136