Serving 105 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 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 105 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Suncook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
New Suncook School's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
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?
105 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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