Philip W Sugg Middle School

lisbonms.ss16.sharpschool.com

290 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Philip W. Sugg Middle School, located in Lisbon Falls, Maine, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Lisbon School Department. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community and character development, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities, athletics, and school events that build school spirit. By prioritizing strong communication between faculty, students, and parents, Philip W. Sugg Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence, preparing its student body for the rigors and expectations of Lisbon High School and beyond.

290

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philip W Sugg Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
268 (92.4 %)
Two or More
10 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.4 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Lisbon Public Schools
Phone:	(207)353-3055
Website:	http://lisbonms.ss16.sharpschool.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 105

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 82