Sumner Middle Sch

RSU 24
2456 US Hwy 1
Sullivan, ME 04664
147 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview

Sumner Middle Sch is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Sullivan, ME. Administered by RSU 24, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 147 enrolled students across grades 06 through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 16.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 57.8% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 78 students qualified for free lunch and 7 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 2456 US Hwy 1 in Sullivan, ME 04664, Sumner Middle Sch serves families zoned within the RSU 24 attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

147
Total Students
16.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    133 (90.5%)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.1%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RSU 24
Phone: (207)422-3510
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 78
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 49
Grade 7 51
Grade 8 47
Gender Ratio