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Philip W Sugg Middle School

Middle School · Lisbon Public Schools · Lisbon Falls, ME

A Lisbon Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

4 Sugg Drive, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252

  • Math 85% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)84% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$14,402
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Students at Philip W Sugg Middle School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 43 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2022
Math
85%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Philip W Sugg Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,303

Median home value

$245,800

Median rent

$1,030/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04252; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lisbon Falls Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6K–120.5 mi44Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Lisbon Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Philip W Sugg Middle School is listed in Lisbon Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Philip W Sugg Middle School

Philip W Sugg Middle School is a public middle school in Lisbon Falls, ME, part of Lisbon Public Schools, serving approximately 292 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Philip W Sugg Middle School

What grades does Philip W Sugg Middle School serve?

Philip W Sugg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Philip W Sugg Middle School?

Philip W Sugg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip W Sugg Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Philip W Sugg Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Philip W Sugg Middle School rank in ME?

Philip W Sugg Middle School ranks #373 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Philip W Sugg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Philip W Sugg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Philip W Sugg Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Philip W Sugg Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Philip W Sugg Middle School a charter school?

No, Philip W Sugg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Philip W Sugg Middle School a Title I school?

No, Philip W Sugg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Philip W Sugg Middle School?

33.2% of students at Philip W Sugg Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Androscoggin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
Area population (ZIP 04252)
4,908
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
41.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04252; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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