Sacopee Valley Middle School

RSU 55/MSAD 55
137 South Hiram Road
Hiram, ME 04041
357 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
Sacopee Valley Middle School, located in the rural community of Hiram, Maine, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Maine School Administrative District 55 (MSAD 55). The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on the unique needs of early adolescents, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged members of the local community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sacopee Valley Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that includes various extracurricular activities, sports, and student-centered initiatives. The school benefits from its setting in the foothills of the White Mountains, often integrating its connection to the local environment into its school culture. By maintaining a focus on small-town values and close-knit relationships between staff, students, and families, the school aims to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to succeed.
357
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    330 (92.4 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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 55/MSAD 55
Phone: (207)625-2450
Website: http://svms.sad55.org/
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 163
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 4 77
Grade 5 82
Grade 6 57
Grade 7 51
Grade 8 90
Gender Ratio