The Maine School of Science and Mathematics is a public residential magnet high school in Limestone, Maine, United States. MSSM serves students from all over the state of Maine, as well as youth from other states and international students.
Serving 96 students in grades 9-12, Me School Of Science & Mathematics ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Me School Of Science & Mathematics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Me School Of Science & Mathematics's student population of 96 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Me School Of Science & Mathematics is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥90%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥90%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
3%
5%
White
84%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Penguins
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Me School Of Science & Mathematics often compared to?
Me School Of Science & Mathematicsis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Me School Of Science & Mathematics?
The graduation rate of Me School Of Science & Mathematics is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Me School Of Science & Mathematics?
96 students attend Me School Of Science & Mathematics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Me School Of Science & Mathematics students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Me School Of Science & Mathematics?
Me School Of Science & Mathematics has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Me School Of Science & Mathematics offer ?
Me School Of Science & Mathematics offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Me School Of Science & Mathematics part of?
Me School Of Science & Mathematics is part of Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics School District.
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