Serving 104 students in grades 5-12, Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower 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 (2026)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School's student population of 104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior 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 Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior 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
#452 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School is ranked #452 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School often compared to?
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitefield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School?
104 students attend Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School?
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School offer ?
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School part of?
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School is part of RSU 83/MSAD 13 School District.
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