Below Average
#466 of 542 schools in ME
Mt View Middle School
Middle School · Rsu 03/msad 03 · Thorndike, ME
A Rsu 03/msad 03 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
575 Mount View Road, Thorndike, ME 04986
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt View Middle School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 31 points since 2019, reaching 64% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt View Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low57/100K
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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
$69,375
Median home value
$172,500
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04986; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in RSU 03/MSAD 03
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rsu 03/msad 03
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt View Middle School is listed in RSU 03/MSAD 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt View Middle School
Mt View Middle School is a public middle school in Thorndike, ME, part of Rsu 03/msad 03, serving approximately 235 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt View Middle School
What grades does Mt View Middle School serve?
Mt View Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mt View Middle School?
Mt View Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt View Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt View Middle School rank in ME?
Mt View Middle School ranks #466 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Mt View Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt View Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 View Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt View Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt View Middle School a charter school?
No, Mt View Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt View Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mt View Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt View Middle School?
58.7% of students at Mt View Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Waldo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (207) 568-7561
- Area population (ZIP 04986)
- 2,323
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 04986; 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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