Valley Rivers Middle School

84 Pleasant Street
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 144 students in grades 7-8, Valley Rivers Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30% in ME
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Rivers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Valley Rivers Middle School's student population of 144 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
144 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley Rivers Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Rivers Middle School is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#146 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
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85-89%
81%
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85-89%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
94%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Rivers Middle School's ranking?
Valley Rivers Middle School is ranked #146 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Valley Rivers Middle School?
144 students attend Valley Rivers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Valley Rivers Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Rivers Middle School?
Valley Rivers Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Rivers Middle School offer ?
Valley Rivers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Valley Rivers Middle School part of?
Valley Rivers Middle School is part of MSAD 27 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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