New Suncook School

95 Main Street
Lovell, ME 04051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, New Suncook School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Suncook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

New Suncook School's student population of 106 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
106 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

New Suncook School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Suncook School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#425 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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60-79%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Suncook School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Suncook School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of New Suncook School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in New Suncook School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in New Suncook School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
97%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in New Suncook School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of New Suncook School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Suncook School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Suncook School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Suncook School's ranking?
New Suncook School is ranked #425 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are New Suncook School often compared to?
New Suncook Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownfield Denmark Elementary School, Molly Ockett School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend New Suncook School?
106 students attend New Suncook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of New Suncook School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Suncook School?
New Suncook School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Suncook School offer ?
New Suncook School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is New Suncook School part of?
New Suncook School is part of RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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