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Sumner Middle School

Summary:

Sumner Middle School is a public middle school located in Sullivan, Maine, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 180 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 24 district, which is ranked 142 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sumner Middle School faces significant challenges. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in MEA (Maine Educational Assessment) were lower than the regional and state averages, with 45.73% in English Language Arts, 27.27% in Mathematics, and 43.48% in Science. The school's statewide ranking for the 2022-2023 school year was 92 out of 96 Maine middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school had a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Socioeconomic factors may also play a role in the school's performance, as 45.56% of Sumner Middle School students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Addressing the academic challenges, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors could be crucial for improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2456 US Hwy 1
       Sullivan, ME  04664

(207) 422-3510

District: Regional School Unit 24

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,425 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sumner Middle School ranks worse than 95.8% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), two or more races (3.6%), American Indian (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sumner Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Sumner Middle School employs 13.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sumner Middle School is $17,425.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sumner Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sumner Middle School 92nd of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Sumner Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 24:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 24 142nd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sumner Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.73 92nd 96 4.2%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sumner Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 161 0 2 7 4 0 6 0 180
2024 150 0 2 4 4 0 6 0 166

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sumner Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 180 16.6 10.8 45.6
2024 166 13.9 11.9 47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sumner Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 180 16.6 10.8 45.6
2024 166 13.9 11.9 47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sumner Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2023 $17,425

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sumner Middle School

Sumner Middle School ranks in the bottom 4.2% of Maine middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 166 students attended Sumner Middle School.

Students at Sumner Middle School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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