Valley Rivers Middle School

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:
33rd of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,062 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  101

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.0%
African American:
3.0%
Hispanic:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley Rivers Middle School ranks better than 65.6% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96%), African American (3%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Rivers Middle School is 9. (See more...)
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Compare Valley Rivers Middle School employs 11.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 33rd 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 57th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 40.91 57th 97 41.2%
2016 36.61 48th 85 43.5%
2017 40.53 47th 87 46.0%
2018 19.99 75th 85 11.8%
2019 17.34 79th 86 8.1%
2021 72.72 21st 92 77.2%
2022 40.79 61st 93 34.4%
2023 54.19 33rd 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 41st 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 68th 78 12.8%
2021 89.55 9th 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 74th 78 5.1%
2021 42.44 47th 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.

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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 American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 122 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 125
2015 125 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 128
2016 124 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 130
2017 129 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 133
2018 122 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 125
2019 124 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 127
2020 122 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 129
2021 132 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 139
2022 135 5 1 3 0 0 0 0 144
2023 97 3 0 1 0 0 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

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YearTotal 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 79th of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 33rd 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)49.681.9
 32.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine School Admin District 27)53.285.8
 32.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Valley Rivers Middle School)21.681.4
 59.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine School Admin District 27)26.885.6
 58.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students127101
 20.5%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White12497
 21.8%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.2%20.8%
 19.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Rivers Middle School

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

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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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