Mt Blue Middle School

269 Middle St
Farmington, ME 04938
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 494 students in grades 6-8, Mt Blue Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mt Blue Middle School's student population of 494 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
494 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Mt Blue Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Blue Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (ME)
#398 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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78%
81%
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79%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
3%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
96%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt Blue Middle School's ranking?
Mt Blue Middle School is ranked #398 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mt Blue Middle School often compared to?
Mt Blue Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Blue High School, Cascade Brook School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Mt Blue Middle School?
494 students attend Mt Blue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mt Blue Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Blue Middle School?
Mt Blue Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt Blue Middle School offer ?
Mt Blue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mt Blue Middle School part of?
Mt Blue Middle School is part of RSU 09 School District.

School Reviews

5   10/6/2012
Just a very nice school as a whole
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cjone

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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