Serving 349 students in grades 5-12, Penquis Valley Middle/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 28% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penquis Valley Middle/high School's student population of 349 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Penquis Valley Middle/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 Penquis Valley Middle/high School is 0.14, 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
#486 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)
69%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penquis Valley Middle/high School's ranking?
Penquis Valley Middle/high School is ranked #486 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Penquis Valley Middle/high School often compared to?
Penquis Valley Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
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 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penquis Valley Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Penquis Valley Middle/high School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Penquis Valley Middle/high School?
349 students attend Penquis Valley Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Penquis Valley Middle/high School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penquis Valley Middle/high School?
Penquis Valley Middle/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penquis Valley Middle/high School offer ?
Penquis Valley Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penquis Valley Middle/high School part of?
Penquis Valley Middle/high School is part of RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District.
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