Valley Rivers Middle School

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Valley Rivers Middle School ranks 33 rd of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Valley Rivers Middle School is a public middle school located in Fort Kent, Maine, serving 101 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Maine School Administrative District 27, which is ranked 57 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Valley Rivers Middle School has seen fluctuations in its performance. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (65.69%) and Mathematics (50.98%) were slightly lower than the district and state averages. However, in the previous year, the school's proficiency rates in these subjects were higher than the district and state. The school's Science proficiency rate in 2022-2023 (36.51%) was higher than the district but slightly lower than the state average. The school has also experienced variations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.3% in 2020-2021 to 44.6% in 2021-2022, which are higher than the state average.

Despite these challenges, Valley Rivers Middle School has some strengths, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 35.42% in 2021-2022 to 20.79% in 2022-2023. The school's strong performance in Science proficiency also suggests areas of academic excellence that could be leveraged to improve overall outcomes. As the school and district work to address the fluctuations in academic performance and chronic absenteeism, they can build on these strengths to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for their students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

84 Pleasant Street
Fort Kent, ME 04743

(207) 834-5540

District: Maine School Admin District 27

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,062

Students who attend Valley Rivers Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fort Kent Community High School

Feeder schools for Valley Rivers Middle School:

Elementary:

Fort Kent Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 101

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.0%

African American:

3.0%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley Rivers Middle School ranks better than 65.6% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.19. (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 (96%), African American (3%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Rivers Middle School is 9. (See more...)

Compare Valley Rivers Middle School employs 11.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Rivers Middle School is $18,062.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Valley Rivers Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Rivers Middle School 33^rd of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Valley Rivers Middle School in the ranking list.)

Maine School Admin District 27:

SchoolDigger ranks Maine School Admin District 27 57^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley Rivers Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Valley Rivers Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2015	40.91	57^th	97	41.2%
2016	36.61	48^th	85	43.5%
2017	40.53	47^th	87	46.0%
2018	19.99	75^th	85	11.8%
2019	17.34	79^th	86	8.1%
2021	72.72	21^st	92	77.2%
2022	40.79	61^st	93	34.4%
2023	54.19	33^rd	96	65.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Rivers Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.46	41^st	64	35.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Valley Rivers Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.41	68^th	78	12.8%
2021	89.55	9^th	83	89.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Valley Rivers Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.08	74^th	78	5.1%
2021	42.44	47^th	83	43.4%

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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 Valley Rivers Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	122	1	1	0	1	0	125
2015	125	2	0	0	0	1	128
2016	124	2	1	1	0	2	130
2017	129	1	2	1	0	0	133
2018	122	0	2	1	0	0	125
2019	124	1	2	0	0	0	127
2020	122	4	1	1	0	1	129
2021	132	4	1	1	0	1	139
2022	135	5	1	3	0	0	144
2023	97	3	0	1	0	0	101

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 Valley Rivers Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	125	7.3	17.0	48.8
2015	128	8.0	16.0	39.1
2016	130	10.0	13.0	53.8
2017	133	10.9	12.2	48.9
2018	125	10.1	12.3	42.4
2019	127	11.0	11.5	40.2
2020	129	11.0	11.7	36.4
2021	139	11.8	11.7	33.8
2022	144	11.9	12.1	35.4
2023	101	11.2	9.0	20.8

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 Valley Rivers Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	125	7.3	17.0	48.8
2015	128	8.0	16.0	39.1
2016	130	10.0	13.0	53.8
2017	133	10.9	12.2	48.9
2018	125	10.1	12.3	42.4
2019	127	11.0	11.5	40.2
2020	129	11.0	11.7	36.4
2021	139	11.8	11.7	33.8
2022	144	11.9	12.1	35.4
2023	101	11.2	9.0	20.8

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 Valley Rivers Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,183
2019	$14,053
2020	$14,048
2021	$13,510
2022	$14,073
2023	$18,062

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Rivers Middle 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 79^th of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 33^rd of 96 Middle schools	57.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Valley Rivers Middle School)	49.6	81.9	32.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine School Admin District 27)	53.2	85.8	32.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Valley Rivers Middle School)	21.6	81.4	59.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine School Admin District 27)	26.8	85.6	58.8%
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	127	101	20.5%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	124	97	21.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.2%	20.8%	19.4%

Schools Near Valley Rivers Middle 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
Valley Rivers Middle School	Public	7-8	84 Pleasant Street	Fort Kent	04743	Aroostook County	Maine School Admin District 27	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 834-5540	101	11	9.0	20.8%	97 (96.0%)	3 (3.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.2	33^rd of 96 public middle schools	65.6%		40.8	61^st of 93 public middle schools	34.4%	28	65.7	51.0	36.5	$18,062

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Rivers Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Valley Rivers Middle School?

Students at Valley Rivers Middle School are 96% White, 3% African American.

What district is Valley Rivers Middle School in?

Maine School Admin District 27

What high school do graduates of Valley Rivers Middle School attend?

Students who attend Valley Rivers Middle School usually go on to attend Fort Kent Community High School

How many students attend Valley Rivers Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 101 students attended Valley Rivers Middle School.

Is Valley Rivers Middle School a good school?

Valley Rivers Middle School ranks 33^rd of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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