- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hiram, ME
Sacopee Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sacopee Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231419001057
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sacopee Valley Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hiram · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- large classes for Maine
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sacopee Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sacopee Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hiram, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Sacopee Valley Middle School shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 231419001057 · Hiram, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.2:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sacopee Valley Elementary School (364 students)
Sacopee Valley Middle School shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Sacopee Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sacopee Valley
Sacopee Valley Elementary School
364 students
- This school
Sacopee Valley Middle School
354 students
- Sacopee Valley
Sacopee Valley High Sch
261 students
What this shows Sacopee Valley Middle School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sacopee Valley Middle School compares
Sacopee Valley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 38% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Maine - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Sacopee Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 55/Msad 55 reports $16,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sacopee Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacopee Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sacopee Valley High Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sacopee Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sacopee Valley Middle School
How many students attend Sacopee Valley Middle School?
Sacopee Valley Middle School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hiram, ME. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacopee Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacopee Valley Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sacopee Valley Middle School?
46.8% of students at Sacopee Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sacopee Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sacopee Valley Middle School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Hiram, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sacopee Valley Middle School?
Sacopee Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sacopee Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Hiram?
By Resource Investment Index, Sacopee Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hiram, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 55/Msad 55?
Besides Sacopee Valley Middle School, Rsu 55/Msad 55 also operates Sacopee Valley Elementary School (364 students) and Sacopee Valley High Sch (261 students). See the Rsu 55/Msad 55 district page for the complete list.