Lyman Moore Middle School is on Auburn Street, adjacent to Lyseth Elementary School and just north of the shops at Northgate Plaza. The middle school enrolls just under 500 students in grades six through eight. The school serves the North Deering neighborhood, as well as Portland’s Munjoy Hill area.
This North Deering school boasts higher than average test scores and was ranked as the second most diverse middle school in Maine by Niche. The school offers students several choices in world languages—students can choose from Spanish, French or American Sign Language. Eighth graders also have the opportunity to study Latin.
Lyman Moore Middle School’s mascot is the Falcon. Students at Lyman Moore can choose from a variety of sports, including cross country, tennis, soccer, field hockey, basketball, Nordic skiing, swimming, wrestling, lacrosse and volleyball. Clubs include the Black Student Union, Model United Nations and the school newspaper, Through the Falcon’s Eyes.
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
171 Auburn St,
Portland, ME
Portland Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Niche Grade
B-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.7%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
32.7%
State Average
36.4%
Math
34%
State Average
48.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
243:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
White
54.4%
Black
28.6%
Two or more races
6.2%
Hispanic
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/2/2016
Best middle school in Portland ME, I have been really satisfied with my experience there. I have been to the other two middle schools in Portland and Lyman Moore has been my favorite. My sanctuary were my friends and teachers encourage me to do my best.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/21/2025
First the positives..Teachers at the school really seem to care about the children. My kids have been lucky to have supportive, dedicated teachers and advisors that they trust, like, and learn from. It's also a beautiful community of children, where kids can find diverse friend groups, and where the...
5/9/2024
This school is so bad sent my daughter to school and she came back with a cut finger and a bruise lip
1/5/2024
I've had two children attend Moore. The staff, teachers, and administrators are engaged, helpful, and truly care about the students. There are a lot of extracurricular activities. It's just a really happy place for the kids.
10/23/2023
everyone is nice and i enjoy this school
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List Price Range
$362K - $1M
Homes For Sale
17
Average Home Value
$578,836
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Household Income
$114,390
% of College Grads
54.1%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,675 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
42.3%
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Parks in this Area
University Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Presumpscot River Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Edward Payson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Pine Grove Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Quarry Run Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Haverty Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Parking Lot
Oat Nuts Park Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
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Lyman Moore Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Portland, ME and is served by the Portland Public Schools in Maine. The school has a total enrollment of 514 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Lyman Moore Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $578,836. Discover additional schools in the area, like Portland Arts & Technology High School, Casco Bay High School, Deering High School, and more. Learn more about what Portland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lyman Moore Middle School.