Sumner Memorial High School vs. Ellsworth High School
Should I attend Sumner Memorial High School or Ellsworth High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sumner Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Ellsworth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 259 students in grades 9-12, Sumner Memorial High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
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).
Serving 532 students in grades 9-12, Ellsworth High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
259 students
532 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#104 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
90-94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
55
123
Grade 10 Students
79
132
Grade 11 Students
76
138
Grade 12 Students
49
139
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
90%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
