Mt View Elementary School

573 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mt View Elementary 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mt View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Mt View Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
196 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Mt View Elementary 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 View Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#488 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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55-59%
81%
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60-64%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
3%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
91%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt View Elementary School's ranking?
Mt View Elementary School is ranked #488 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Mt View Elementary School?
196 students attend Mt View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mt View Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt View Elementary School?
Mt View Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt View Elementary School offer ?
Mt View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mt View Elementary School part of?
Mt View Elementary School is part of RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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