Very Good
#80 of 542 schools in ME
Top 15% in state
Mt Jefferson JR High School
Middle School · Rsu 30/msad 30 · Lee, ME
A Rsu 30/msad 30 middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
61 Winn Road, Lee, ME 04455
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt Jefferson JR High School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt Jefferson JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,219
Median home value
$152,200
Median rent
$563/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
96.4%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rsu 30/msad 30
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,952NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt Jefferson JR High School is listed in RSU 30/MSAD 30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt Jefferson JR High School
Mt Jefferson JR High School is a public middle school in Lee, ME, part of Rsu 30/msad 30, serving approximately 73 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Jefferson JR High School
What grades does Mt Jefferson JR High School serve?
Mt Jefferson JR High School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Mt Jefferson JR High School?
Mt Jefferson JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Jefferson JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Jefferson JR High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt Jefferson JR High School rank in ME?
Mt Jefferson JR High School ranks #80 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Mt Jefferson JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Jefferson JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mt Jefferson JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Jefferson JR High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt Jefferson JR High School a charter school?
No, Mt Jefferson JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt Jefferson JR High School a Title I school?
No, Mt Jefferson JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Jefferson JR High School?
69.9% of students at Mt Jefferson JR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (207) 290-4996
- Area population (ZIP 04455)
- 934
- Area median age
- 49
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04455; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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