Serving 292 students in grades 6-8, Philip W Sugg Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 292 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Philip W Sugg Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philip W Sugg Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Philip W Sugg Middle School is ranked #171 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Philip W Sugg Middle School?
292 students attend Philip W Sugg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Philip W Sugg Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip W Sugg Middle School?
Philip W Sugg Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Philip W Sugg Middle School offer ?
Philip W Sugg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Philip W Sugg Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 292 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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