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#122 of 542 schools in ME

Top 22% in state

Sacopee Valley Middle School

Middle School · Rsu 55/msad 55 · Hiram, ME

A Rsu 55/msad 55 middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

137 South Hiram Road, Hiram, ME 04041

  • Math 82% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)76% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$16,745
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Students at Sacopee Valley Middle School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency82%(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 41 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

62%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sacopee Valley 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average455/100K

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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

$62,500

Median home value

$212,900

Median rent

$1,059/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

83.1%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rsu 55/msad 55

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$16,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sacopee Valley Middle School is listed in RSU 55/MSAD 55; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sacopee Valley Middle School

Sacopee Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Hiram, ME, part of Rsu 55/msad 55, serving approximately 326 students in grades 4th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sacopee Valley Middle School

What grades does Sacopee Valley Middle School serve?

Sacopee Valley Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Sacopee Valley Middle School?

Sacopee Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacopee Valley Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sacopee Valley Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sacopee Valley Middle School rank in ME?

Sacopee Valley Middle School ranks #122 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Sacopee Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacopee Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Sacopee Valley Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sacopee Valley Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sacopee Valley Middle School a charter school?

No, Sacopee Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sacopee Valley Middle School a Title I school?

No, Sacopee Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sacopee Valley Middle School?

62.0% of students at Sacopee Valley 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
4th – 8th
Enrollment
326
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Oxford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%
Area population (ZIP 04041)
1,757
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
41.7
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 04041; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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