Serving 232 students in grades 6-8, Mt View 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 28% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt View Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Thorndike, ME, covering approximately 334.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt View Middle School's student population of 232 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt View Middle 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 View Middle School is 0.13, 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
#489 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt View Middle School's ranking?
Mt View Middle School is ranked #489 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mt View Middle School?
232 students attend Mt View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mt View Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt View Middle School?
Mt View Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt View Middle School offer ?
Mt View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt View Middle School part of?
Mt View Middle School is part of RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District.
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