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Schools in Lisbon · Lisbon

Lisbon’s public schools score below 72% of Maine districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Lisbon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maine, not nationally.

≈could be anywhere from D to B−#105of 142 Maine townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Maine state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
84%
▼ 0 pts vs ME 84%
2021–22
Math proficiency
77%
▼ 4 pts vs ME 82%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 3–7 pts vs ME 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.1K
▼ 22% vs ME $20.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.7
ME 11.3 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
1,331 students on the public path
In brief

Lisbon’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 84% of tested students were proficient in reading and 77% in math, against 84% and 82% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine (the state reports Lisbon’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,050 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Philip W Sugg Middle School, then Lisbon High School. Enrollment is up 14% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Lisbon Falls Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Lisbon’s grade

C Test scoresC− Graduation

C: better than 28% of Maine school districts, #105 of 142 Maine towns. Both inputs trail the Maine average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Maine school districts we grade (177)Better than 28%
Lower resultsHigher results
Maine towns with similar household incomes (302)Better than 30%
Towns in Androscoggin County (12)Better than 58%
DB−A rough placement. Ordinary sampling error in 643 test results and a graduating class of 102 could put Lisbon anywhere from D to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Lisbon’s students in the tested grades sat them (644 in math, 642 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lisbon, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Lisbon Community SchoolLisbonC−
6–8Philip W Sugg Middle SchoolLisbonB+
9–12Lisbon High SchoolLisbonA+

Lisbon’s public schools are run by Lisbon. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

LisbonGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,331 students, up 14% since 2020–21 · 13.7 per teacher (ME 11.3)
$16,050ME $20,630 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading84%
State average 84.1% · 642 students tested
Math77%
State average 81.5% · 644 students tested

Lisbon vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Maine towns that share Lisbon’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LisbonCLisbon
BowdoinA−School Administrative District 75
TopshamA−School Administrative District 75
DurhamARegional School Unit 05
LewistonD−Lewiston
SabattusC−Regional School Unit 04

Every school in Lisbon

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maine’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Lisbonby address
Lisbon Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C−
657 students13:1Rate it →
Philip W Sugg Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lisbon Falls
B+
278 students13:1Rate it →
Lisbon High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Lisbon Falls
A+
396 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Grades K–11 · Lisbon Falls
Private · Religious
63 students7:1Rate it →

Questions about Lisbon’s schools

Are Lisbon’s schools good?

On Maine’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lisbon children attend score below 72% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #105 of 142 Maine towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 30%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Lisbon in?

Lisbon, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,331 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Lisbon kids go to high school?

Lisbon High School in Lisbon Falls, with 396 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Lisbon’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Lisbon graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine.

How much does Lisbon spend per student?

$16,050 in Lisbon (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Lisbon?

Yes: Lisbon Falls Christian Academy (religious, grades K–11, 63 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Maine. Stars are from neighbors.