For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,312 students in Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
51±¬ÁÏs in Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,312 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
94%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,410 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,226 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,410
$21,600
Spending / Student
$16,226
$21,191
Best Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philip W Sugg Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4 Sugg Drive
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-3055
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-3055
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lisbon High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Sugg Drive
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-3030
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lisbon Community School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Mill Street
Lisbon, ME 04250
(207) 353-4132
Lisbon, ME 04250
(207) 353-4132
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs?
Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs manages 3 public schools serving 1,312 students.
What is the rank of Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs?
Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #121 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs?
94% of Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs?
Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Lisbon 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,226 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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