Serving 75 students in grades 5-8, Mt Jefferson Jr High 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt Jefferson Jr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lee, ME, covering approximately 158.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 7.4 miles and the furthest edge reaching 15.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Jefferson Jr High School's student population of 75 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mt Jefferson Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Jefferson Jr High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
95%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Jefferson Jr High School's ranking?
Mt Jefferson Jr High School is ranked #382 out of 500 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mt Jefferson Jr High School?
75 students attend Mt Jefferson Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mt Jefferson Jr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Jefferson Jr High School?
Mt Jefferson Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt Jefferson Jr High School offer ?
Mt Jefferson Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Jefferson Jr High School part of?
Mt Jefferson Jr High School is part of RSU 30/MSAD 30 School District.
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