Sumner Middle School serves 180 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sumner Middle School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sumner Middle School is 0.19, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sumner Middle School?
180 students attend Sumner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sumner Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner Middle School?
Sumner Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sumner Middle School offer ?
Sumner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sumner Middle School part of?
Sumner Middle School is part of RSU 24 School District.
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