King Middle School vs. Lyman Moore Middle School
Should you attend King Middle School or Lyman Moore Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at King Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lyman Moore Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at King Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at King Middle School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lyman Moore Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lyman Moore Middle School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at King Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lyman Moore Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at King Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Moore Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of King Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lyman Moore Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in ME)
(Bottom 50% in ME)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at King Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyman Moore Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at King Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyman Moore Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart displays the students of King Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of King Middle School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Lyman Moore Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Lyman Moore Middle School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at King Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2013)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lyman Moore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2008)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at King Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lyman Moore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at King Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lyman Moore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at King Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lyman Moore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at King Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lyman Moore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at King Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lyman Moore Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of King Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Lyman Moore Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at King Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lyman Moore Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at King Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lyman Moore Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 442 students in grades 6-8, King Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 483 students in grades 6-8, Lyman Moore Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
442 students
483 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#464 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#356 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
85%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
131
156
Grade 7 Students
165
143
Grade 8 Students
146
184
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
37%
28%
% White
38%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
18%
