Sanford Junior High 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 was 25% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students (19-20)
693 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
49 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)2%
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
2%
Black
(19-20)1%
4%
White
(19-20)91%
89%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Sanford Junior High School?
693 students attend Sanford Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sanford Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Sanford Junior High School offer ?
Sanford Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Sanford Junior High School part of?
Sanford Junior High School is part of Sanford Public Schools.
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