Scarborough Public Schools

Summary:

The Scarborough Public Schools district in Maine consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that have consistently earned high state-wide rankings and ratings.

At the elementary level, Wentworth School stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio (11:1) and consistently high state-wide rankings, placing it among the top 15-26 elementary schools in Maine over the past 3 years. In contrast, Eight Corners Elementary School has the most diverse student population, with 22.4% non-white students, the highest percentage in the district.

At the high school level, Scarborough High School is the top-performing school in the district, ranking 4th out of 123 Maine high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 92.5% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the district average. Overall, the Scarborough Public Schools district appears to be delivering a high-quality education, with several standout schools that have demonstrated consistent academic excellence.

District Detail

259 Us Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074

(207) 730-4100

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 177 Maine districts

See the 2023 Maine District rankings!

Grades served: K-12
Students: 2,857

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Blue Point School	Public	K-2	174 Pine Point Road	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 730-5300	205	19	10.7	10.2%	179 (87.3%)	9 (4.4%)	6 (2.9%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)								(n/a)				$21,381
Eight Corners Elementary School	Public	K-2	22 Mussey Road	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 730-5200	214	21	10.3	9.8%	158 (73.8%)	11 (5.1%)	9 (4.2%)	26 (12.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)								(n/a)				$21,429
Pleasant Hill School	Public	K-2	143 Highland Avenue	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 730-5250	192	17	11.6	7.3%	170 (88.5%)	6 (3.1%)	3 (1.6%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)								(n/a)				$21,164
Scarborough High School	Public	9-12	11 Municipal Drive	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 730-5000	916	82	11.1	9.6%	761 (83.1%)	50 (5.5%)	27 (2.9%)	42 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	32 (3.5%)	93.9	4^th of 123 public high schools	96.7%		67.6	29^th of 98 public high schools	70.4%	25	83.3	67.4	64.0	$20,630
Scarborough Middle School	Public	6-8	21 Quentin Drive	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 730-4800	651	63	10.3	10.1%	529 (81.3%)	29 (4.5%)	28 (4.3%)	40 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.5%)	81.1	13^th of 96 public middle schools	86.5%		84.1	11^th of 93 public middle schools	88.2%	2	78.7	55.1	76.1	$21,519
Wentworth School	Public	3-5	20 Quentin Drive	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 730-4600	679	59	11.5	10.0%	544 (80.1%)	22 (3.2%)	25 (3.7%)	48 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (5.6%)	89.7	26^th of 290 public elementary schools	91.0%		84.4	19^th of 210 public elementary schools	91.0%	7	81.5	75.8	38.3	$20,183

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Regional School Unit 23	3.19 mi	8
Saco Public Schools	3.6 mi	5
Maine Connections Academy	4.14 mi	1	33^rd
South Portland Public Schools	5.57 mi	7	83^rd
Arthur R. Gould School--LCYDC	6.24 mi	1

Scarborough Public Schools

District Detail

Scarborough High School

Wentworth School

Scarborough Middle School

Blue Point School

Eight Corners Elementary School

Pleasant Hill School

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