School Overview
Saco Middle School, located at 40 Buxton Road in Saco, Maine, serves the local community as a primary educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Saco School Department, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, focusing on core subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for exploratory learning and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond academics, Saco Middle School places a strong focus on the social and emotional development of its adolescent student body. The school culture encourages citizenship, responsibility, and collaboration, often utilizing diverse programming to prepare students for the challenges of Thornton Academy or other secondary education pathways. By maintaining a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and a vibrant school community, Saco Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinkers who are prepared to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.
586
Total Students
55.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saco Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White468
Hispanic38
Black52
Asian13
Two or More13
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    468 (79.9%)
  • Black
    52 (8.9%)
  • Hispanic
    38 (6.5%)
  • Asian
    13 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Saco Public Schools
Phone: (207)282-4181
Website: http://cms9.revize.com/revize/sacomiddleschool/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16
Grades Taught
Grade 6 202
Grade 7 185
Grade 8 199

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Saco Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6202
Grade 7185
Grade 8199
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Saco Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28548.6%
Male30151.4%