Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School

Summary:

Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School is a public school located in Bingham, Maine, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 124 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Admin District 13, which is ranked 167 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.13% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Madison Area Memorial High School and Carrabec High School, which have more racial diversity. Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 40.3% to 41.6% over the past three school years, notably higher than the nearby schools. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in MEA (Maine Educational Assessments) tests, is lower than the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.38% to 63.71% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 7.4 to 9.6 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. These factors suggest that the school may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges and potential staffing and resource challenges, which could be contributing to the observed academic and attendance issues.

Detail:

Public 5-12

110 Meadow ST
Bingham, ME 04920

(207) 672-3300

District: Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Admin District 13

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,019

Feeder schools for Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Moscow Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 7.3

Number of students: 122

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School ranks worse than 78.9% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.49. (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 Racial makeup is: White (91%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School is 7.3. (See more...)

Compare Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School employs 16.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School is $24,019.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School 97^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Admin District 13:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Admin District 13 167^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2019	33.17	74^th	114	35.1%
2022	5.98	95^th	98	3.1%
2023	23.49	97^th	123	21.1%

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

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	67	1	0	1	1	1	71
2019	66	1	1	2	1	4	75
2020	100	0	0	2	0	5	107
2021	102	0	0	2	0	5	109
2022	107	0	1	3	0	5	116
2023	113	0	0	4	0	7	124
2024	111	0	0	4	0	7	122

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 Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	71	9.2	7.7	52.1
2019	75	8.4	8.9	61.3
2020	107	11.7	9.1	55.1
2021	109	11.3	9.6	51.4
2022	116	13.9	8.3	53.4
2023	124	16.7	7.4	63.7
2024	122	16.6	7.3	60.7

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 Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	71	9.2	7.7	52.1
2019	75	8.4	8.9	61.3
2020	107	11.7	9.1	55.1
2021	109	11.3	9.6	51.4
2022	116	13.9	8.3	53.4
2023	124	16.7	7.4	63.7
2024	122	16.6	7.3	60.7

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 Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$22,777
2019	$22,646
2020	$20,302
2021	$25,567
2022	$24,248
2023	$24,019

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 74^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 97^th of 123 High schools	13.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School)	53.7	72.4	18.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Admin District 13)	49.5	69.6	20.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	75	124	65.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	113	71.2%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.3%	63.7%	2.4%

Schools Near Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High 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
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School	Public	5-12	110 Meadow ST	Bingham	04920	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Admin District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 672-3300	122	17	7.3	60.7%	111 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.7%)	23.5	97^th of 123 public high schools	21.1%		6	95^th of 98 public high schools	3.1%	2	50.0	39.4	35.3	$24,019
Carrabec High School	Public	9-12	160 N Main St	North Anson	04958	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	No	(207) 635-2296	191	17	11.5	56.5%	184 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	28.7	88^th of 123 public high schools	28.5%					(n/a)	45.7	37.0	40.9	$22,441
Madison Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	486 Main Street	Madison	04950	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 696-3395	239	26	9.1	56.9%	229 (95.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School?

Students at Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 122 students attended Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School.

Is Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School a good school?

Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 21.1% of Maine high schools.

What schools feed into Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School?

Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Moscow Elementary

What district is Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School in?

Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Admin District 13

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