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#180 of 542 schools in ME

Top 33% in state

Sumner Memorial High School

High School · Rsu 24 · Sullivan, ME

A Rsu 24 high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2456 US Hwy 1, Sullivan, ME 04664

  • Math 87% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)83% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation4.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$23,202
Chronic Absenteeism52%

Students at Sumner Memorial High School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 57 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

35.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sumner Memorial High 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low153/100K

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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

$59,318

Median home value

$209,300

Median rent

$881/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04664; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
4.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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 24

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$23,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sumner Memorial High School is listed in RSU 24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sumner Memorial High School

Sumner Memorial High School is a public high school in Sullivan, ME, part of Rsu 24, serving approximately 246 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sumner Memorial High School

What grades does Sumner Memorial High School serve?

Sumner Memorial High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sumner Memorial High School?

Sumner Memorial High School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Memorial High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Memorial High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sumner Memorial High School rank in ME?

Sumner Memorial High School ranks #180 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Sumner Memorial High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sumner Memorial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Sumner Memorial High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sumner Memorial High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sumner Memorial High School a charter school?

No, Sumner Memorial High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sumner Memorial High School a Title I school?

No, Sumner Memorial High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sumner Memorial High School?

35.4% of students at Sumner Memorial High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
246
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hancock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 04664)
1,240
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
48.6
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 04664; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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