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Sacopee Valley Middle School

Q: Is Sacopee Valley Middle School a good school?

Sacopee Valley Middle School ranks 44 th of 91 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 4-8

44^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 91 Maine Middle Schools

Better than 52% of Maine middle schools

Summary

Sacopee Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Hiram, Maine, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 326 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 55/Maine School Admin District 55, which is ranked 88 out of 176 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sacopee Valley Middle School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past 10 years, ranging from 36th to 74th out of Maine's middle schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 1 to 3 stars out of 5. In the most recent school year (2024-2025), the school ranked 44th out of 91 Maine middle schools and received a 3-star rating. Female students and special education students at Sacopee Valley Middle School have consistently outperformed their peers, ranking 36th and 18th out of 91 middle schools in Maine, respectively, for the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school has struggled in mathematics and science proficiency, with only 44.64% and 24.39% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 49.38% and 36.18%.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Massabesic Middle School has consistently outperformed Sacopee Valley Middle School in academic achievement and statewide rankings. Massabesic Middle School, located 17.9 miles away, has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, as well as a higher statewide ranking and rating. Addressing the school's challenges in mathematics and science, as well as its persistently high chronic absenteeism rates, should be priorities for Sacopee Valley Middle School and its district to improve the overall performance and experience for its students.

354

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,595

Per pupil spending ?

56.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

137 South Hiram Road
Hiram, ME 04041

(207) 625-2450

District: Regional School Unit 55/Maine School Admin District 55

Students who attend Sacopee Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sacopee Valley High School

Feeder schools for Sacopee Valley Middle School:

Elementary:

Sacopee Valley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 24th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Maine median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Science scores 12 pts below the Maine average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg52%

Maine avg53%

44^th of 91

Maine public middle schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 28 pts since 2015

From bottom 24% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

88^th of 176Regional School Unit 55/Maine School Admin District 55 among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2018	40.2	166 of 254	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.3	129 of 256	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.3	122 of 255	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	26.8	225 of 261	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	19.2	243 of 258	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	24.7	163 of 186	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	24.0	174 of 193	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	48.3	44 of 91	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.2	54 of 92	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.1	53 of 96	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.4	43 of 93	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.1	47 of 92	48.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.7	36 of 86	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.8	56 of 85	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.7	52 of 87	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	34.2	54 of 85	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	31.1	74 of 97	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	44.7	45 of 87	48.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	13.7	82 of 86	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	14.0	56 of 58	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	21.8	54 of 60	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	54.1	36 of 91	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.5	30 of 83	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.6	25 of 78	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	48.6	41 of 91	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.1	23 of 66	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.4	33 of 64	48.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	45.8	48 of 90	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.3	59 of 83	28.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.6	50 of 78	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	55.8	18 of 86	79.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	51.6	31 of 79	60.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Special Education (2025)79th percentile+27 vs school

White (2025)61st percentile+9 vs school

Female (2025)60th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)55th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)47th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts71%+7 vs state

Mathematics45%-5 vs state

Science24%-12 vs state

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Schools Near Sacopee Valley Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Sacopee Valley Middle School	Public	4-8	137 South Hiram Road	Hiram	04041	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 55/Maine School Admin District 55	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 625-2450	354	30	11.8	56.8%	330 (93.2%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	48.3	44^th of 91 public middle schools	51.6%		40.2	54^th of 92 public middle schools	41.3%	10	70.9	44.6	24.4	$20,595
Bonny Eagle Middle School	Public	6-8	92 Sokokis Trail	Buxton	04093	York County	Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06	No	No	No	No	(207) 929-3833	712	63	11.3	36.7%	639 (89.7%)	12 (1.7%)	27 (3.8%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.7%)	25.2	75^th of 91 public middle schools	17.6%		30.7	67^th of 92 public middle schools	27.2%	8	58.8	27.0	39.1	$21,945
Lake Region Middle School	Public	6-8	204 Kansas Road	Naples	04055	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61	No	No	No	No	(207) 647-8403	390	36	10.9	53.1%	352 (90.3%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (3.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	36.2	57^th of 91 public middle schools	37.4%		42	52^nd of 92 public middle schools	43.5%	5	63.1	31.9	45.7	$28,196
Massabesic Middle School	Public	6-8	134 Old Alfred Road	East Waterboro	04030	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	No	(207) 247-6121	619	53	11.6	44.1%	573 (92.6%)	6 (1.0%)	20 (3.2%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	59.1	25^th of 91 public middle schools	72.5%		52	37^th of 92 public middle schools	59.8%	12	74.8	40.4	59.4	$19,187

Frequently Asked Questions about Sacopee Valley Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Sacopee Valley Middle School?

Students at Sacopee Valley Middle School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Sacopee Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sacopee Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Sacopee Valley High School

Is Sacopee Valley Middle School a good school?

Sacopee Valley Middle School ranks 44^th of 91 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sacopee Valley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 354 students attended Sacopee Valley Middle School.

What district is Sacopee Valley Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 55/Maine School Admin District 55

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