Serving 97 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Suncook School serves the northern part of Lovell, ME, covering an area of approximately 155.3 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 12.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Suncook School's student population of 97 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
New Suncook School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Suncook School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
94%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
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 #428 out of 500 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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?
97 students attend New Suncook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of New Suncook School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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