Skowhegan Area Middle School

RSU 54/MSAD 54
155 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
403 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Skowhegan Area Middle School (SAMS), located at 155 Academy Circle in Skowhegan, Maine, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Maine School Administrative District 56. The school is dedicated to supporting the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its middle-grade learners, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular opportunities and school programs.

Beyond the classroom, Skowhegan Area Middle School places a strong focus on building a positive school culture rooted in community and personal responsibility. The school works closely with families and the local Skowhegan community to ensure students feel supported, challenged, and prepared for their future academic endeavors. By maintaining a focus on both character development and academic excellence, SAMS strives to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative space where students can grow into well-rounded individuals.
403
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    381 (94.5 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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 54/MSAD 54
Phone: (207)474-3339
Website: http://www.msad54.org/sams
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 278
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 6 64
Grade 7 174
Grade 8 165
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Madison Junior High School
RSU 59/MSAD 59
152 Students
205 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950 (7.7 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th