River View Community School

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River View Community School ranks 175 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

River View Community School is an elementary school located in South Gardiner, Maine, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 183 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11, which is ranked 107 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River View Community School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.9%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 85.56% to 98.51% white students. The school's academic performance on the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) tests is mixed, with students performing slightly below the district and state averages in English Language Arts, but outperforming the district and state in mathematics. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 15.3% to 23.2% over the past three school years, which is higher than some nearby schools like Helen Thompson School (13.3%) and Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School (19.4%). Additionally, River View Community School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.17% to 51.72% over the past three years, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than some Augusta schools.

Interestingly, River View Community School's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance. The school also has gender-specific challenges, with female students performing better than male students. When compared to nearby schools, River View Community School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of academic achievement, but has higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients. This suggests that the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could be a factor in its academic performance. The close proximity of the schools within the Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11 may also present opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 3-5

821 River Road
South Gardiner, ME 04359

(207) 582-3402

District: Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
175^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,465

Students who attend River View Community School usually attend:

Middle:	Gardiner Regional Middle School
High:	Gardiner Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 183

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

African American:

3.8%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River View Community School ranks worse than 60.3% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.12. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details River View Community School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11. Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), African American (3.8%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River View Community School is 12.1, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11. (See more...)

Compare River View Community School employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at River View Community School is $15,465. 2 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

River View Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11 107^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River View Community School

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Rank History for all students at River View Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	25.99	169^th	192	12.0%
2007	37.22	138^th	198	30.3%
2008	35.29	143^rd	195	26.7%
2009	33.37	169^th	209	19.1%
2010	27.65	165^th	193	14.5%
2011	27.28	156^th	186	16.1%
2012	48.47	140^th	258	45.7%
2013	68.19	52^nd	261	80.1%
2015	58.90	129^th	284	54.6%
2016	25.25	217^th	255	14.9%
2017	49.83	124^th	256	51.6%
2018	48.82	133^rd	254	47.6%
2019	51.58	123^rd	258	52.3%
2021	24.63	165^th	228	27.6%
2022	40.11	123^rd	210	41.4%
2023	47.12	175^th	290	39.7%

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Rank History for Female students at River View Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	73.65	25^th	153	83.7%
2021	14.72	73^rd	90	18.9%

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Rank History for Male students at River View Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.39	123^rd	153	19.6%
2021	33.04	64^th	90	28.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for River View Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	153	153
1994	158	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	-12	150
1995	143	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1996	143	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1997	144	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1998	136	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1999	124	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2000	101	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
2001	106	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
2002	107	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2003	107	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2004	102	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2005	102	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
2006	89	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
2007	190	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2008	178	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2009	189	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2010	189	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2011	197	5	2	2	1	0	1	0	208
2012	179	6	0	0	1	0	0	0	186
2013	179	0	0	3	0	0	7	0	189
2014	180	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	188
2015	176	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	184
2016	180	2	2	2	0	1	1	0	188
2017	159	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	161
2018	154	2	0	2	0	3	2	0	163
2019	161	1	0	3	1	4	3	0	173
2020	168	1	0	2	1	2	2	0	176
2021	165	0	0	4	0	0	5	0	174
2022	153	4	1	3	0	0	1	0	162
2023	170	7	1	2	0	0	3	0	183

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River View Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	153	9.0	17.0	31.4
1994	150	9.0	16.7	40.7
1995	146	11.8	12.4	26.7
1996	146	11.8	12.4	26.7
1997	151	11.4	13.2	33.1
1998	142	8.8	16.1	32.4
1999	129	8.3	15.5	47.3
2000	106	8.2	12.9	36.8
2001	109	9.2	11.8	50.5
2002	110	8.2	13.4	45.5
2003	110	8.2	13.4	45.5
2004	105	8.6	12.2	55.2
2005	106	7.6	13.9	44.3
2006	92	7.3	12.6	47.8
2007	198	15.4	12.9	46
2008	186	16.6	11.2	45.7
2009	197	14.9	13.2	57.4
2010	197	16.2	12.1	58.9
2011	208	16.2	12.8	61.1
2012	186	14.0	13.2	5.9
2013	189	12.8	14.6	56.1
2014	188	14.0	13.4	64.4
2015	184	14.0	13.1	59.8
2016	188	14.0	13.4	60.1
2017	161	14.3	11.2	59
2018	163	14.1	11.5	55.2
2019	173	13.5	12.8	49.7
2020	176	15.7	11.2	46.6
2021	174	15.7	11.0	51.7
2022	162	15.9	10.1	42.6
2023	183	15.1	12.1	43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River View Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	153	9.0	17.0	31.4
1994	150	9.0	16.7	40.7
1995	146	11.8	12.4	26.7
1996	146	11.8	12.4	26.7
1997	151	11.4	13.2	33.1
1998	142	8.8	16.1	32.4
1999	129	8.3	15.5	47.3
2000	106	8.2	12.9	36.8
2001	109	9.2	11.8	50.5
2002	110	8.2	13.4	45.5
2003	110	8.2	13.4	45.5
2004	105	8.6	12.2	55.2
2005	106	7.6	13.9	44.3
2006	92	7.3	12.6	47.8
2007	198	15.4	12.9	46
2008	186	16.6	11.2	45.7
2009	197	14.9	13.2	57.4
2010	197	16.2	12.1	58.9
2011	208	16.2	12.8	61.1
2012	186	14.0	13.2	5.9
2013	189	12.8	14.6	56.1
2014	188	14.0	13.4	64.4
2015	184	14.0	13.1	59.8
2016	188	14.0	13.4	60.1
2017	161	14.3	11.2	59
2018	163	14.1	11.5	55.2
2019	173	13.5	12.8	49.7
2020	176	15.7	11.2	46.6
2021	174	15.7	11.0	51.7
2022	162	15.9	10.1	42.6
2023	183	15.1	12.1	43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for River View Community School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,091
2019	$13,999
2020	$14,714
2021	$17,471
2022	$18,421
2023	$15,465

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River View Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 123^rd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 175^th of 290 Elementary schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (River View Community School)	56	84.3	28.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11)	52.3	83.9	31.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (River View Community School)	34.3	78.3	44%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11)	33.2	83.8	50.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	173	183	5.8%
African American	1	7	600%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	161	170	5.6%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.7%	43.2%	6.5%

Schools Near River View Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
River View Community School	Public	3-5	821 River Road	South Gardiner	04359	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 582-3402	183	15	12.1	43.2%	170 (92.9%)	7 (3.8%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	47.1	175^th of 290 public elementary schools	39.7%		40.1	123^rd of 210 public elementary schools	41.4%	52	61.5	52.8	26.9	$15,465
Laura E Richards School	Public	PK, KG-2	279 Brunswick Avenue	Gardiner	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 582-3612	243	17	14.7	38.7%	232 (95.5%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)				$14,801
Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School	Public	K-5	1023 Pittston School Street	Pittston	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 582-6268	190	18	10.7	34.2%	182 (95.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	55.2	145^th of 290 public elementary schools	50.0%					(n/a)	66.3	54.4	24.1	$17,356
Dresden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	86 Cedar Grove Road	Dresden	04342	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 737-2559	71	10	7.4	38.0%	69 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.1	222^nd of 290 public elementary schools	23.4%					(n/a)	64.3	32.1		$26,448
Helen Thompson School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 Spears Corner Road	West Gardiner	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	No	(207) 724-3930	253	19	13.1	31.2%	237 (93.7%)	5 (2.0%)	6 (2.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	46.7	176^th of 290 public elementary schools	39.3%		46.5	115^th of 210 public elementary schools	45.2%	61	62.7	51.7	25.0	$16,181
Chelsea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	566 Togus Road	Chelsea	04330	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 582-2214	281	35	7.9	56.2%	274 (97.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31.4	223^rd of 290 public elementary schools	23.1%		49	104^th of 210 public elementary schools	50.5%	119	60.0	38.9	32.0	$20,461
Hall-Dale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26 Garden Lane	Hallowell	04347	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 623-8677	277	29	9.4	33.2%	237 (85.6%)	10 (3.6%)	9 (3.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	16 (5.8%)	51.6	161^st of 290 public elementary schools	44.5%		58.5	84^th of 210 public elementary schools	60.0%	77	62.1	52.9		$18,705
Whitefield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	164 Grand Army Road	Whitefield	04353	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 549-7691	186	16	11.6	55.9%	174 (93.5%)	3 (1.6%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	69	98^th of 290 public elementary schools	66.2%		63.1	73^rd of 210 public elementary schools	65.2%	25	67.2	57.8	48.9	$19,856
Farrington School	Public	K-6	249 Eastern Avenue	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2480	303	29	10.5	60.7%	275 (90.8%)	6 (2.0%)	7 (2.3%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	8.6	282^nd of 290 public elementary schools	2.8%		5.5	195^th of 210 public elementary schools	7.1%	87	46.3	31.5	16.7	$18,307
Lincoln School	Public	K-6	30 Lincoln Street	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2483	310	22	14.1	57.4%	288 (92.9%)	5 (1.6%)	9 (2.9%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	48.4	171^st of 290 public elementary schools	41.0%		29.4	151^st of 210 public elementary schools	28.1%	20	58.5	59.2	20.9	$16,967

Frequently Asked Questions about River View Community School

Is River View Community School a good school?

River View Community School ranks 175^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend River View Community School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended River View Community School.

What district is River View Community School in?

Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11

What schools do graduates of River View Community School attend?

Students who attend River View Community School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gardiner Regional Middle School
High : Gardiner Area High School

What is the racial makeup of River View Community School?

Students at River View Community School are 93% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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