Mt View Elementary School

Summary:

Mt View Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Thorndike, Maine, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 216 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03, which is ranked 159 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mt View Elementary School faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 31.3% in the 2022-2023 school year is much higher than the surrounding schools, such as Monroe Elementary (12.2%), Walker Memorial School (23.2%), and Troy Central School (15.3%). Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages, with only 34.62% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 29.52% in Mathematics, and 15.38% in Science.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.19% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic underperformance. Additionally, the school's performance has been declining over the years, as evidenced by its statewide ranking dropping from 223 out of 258 schools in 2018-2019 to 283 out of 290 schools in 2022-2023, with a consistent 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the issues of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted interventions for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

573 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986

(207) 568-7541

District: Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
283^rd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,402

Students who attend Mt View Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mt View Middle School
High:	Mt View High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 216

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mt View Elementary School ranks worse than 97.6% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.05. (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 Mt View Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03. Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt View Elementary School is 9.3. 2 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mt View Elementary School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt View Elementary School is $16,402. 2 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mt View Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03 159^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mt View Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mt View Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	49.82	92^nd	192	52.1%
2007	47.46	109^th	198	44.9%
2008	48.75	100^th	195	48.7%
2009	28.58	179^th	209	14.4%
2010	13.12	188^th	193	2.6%
2011	8.42	181^st	186	2.7%
2012	15.35	248^th	258	3.9%
2013	13.74	252^nd	261	3.4%
2015	12.39	275^th	284	3.2%
2016	20.49	229^th	255	10.2%
2017	13.78	245^th	256	4.3%
2018	26.26	209^th	254	17.7%
2019	21.92	223^rd	258	13.6%
2021	0.02	226^th	228	0.9%
2022	0.02	208^th	210	1.0%
2023	5.05	283^rd	290	2.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt View Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	49.17	45^th	82	45.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Mt View Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	28.15	127^th	153	17.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Mt View Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.32	111^th	153	27.5%

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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 Mt View Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	215	215
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	239	239
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	253	253
1994	265	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1995	279	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1996	279	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1997	273	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
1998	244	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1999	225	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2000	239	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
2001	244	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2002	194	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	200
2003	194	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	200
2004	197	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2005	205	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
2006	207	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	211
2007	203	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2008	199	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2009	211	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2010	261	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	265
2011	281	3	1	1	0	0	2	0	288
2012	263	2	0	1	0	0	3	0	269
2013	261	1	0	1	0	0	4	0	267
2014	244	1	0	2	0	0	2	0	249
2015	257	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	261
2016	254	1	0	3	1	0	2	0	261
2017	232	1	0	3	1	0	2	0	239
2018	236	2	0	6	1	0	2	0	247
2019	226	1	0	3	1	0	7	0	238
2020	219	0	0	2	1	0	3	0	225
2021	209	1	1	4	0	0	4	0	219
2022	179	1	1	7	0	0	8	0	196
2023	202	1	1	7	1	0	4	0	216

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 Mt View Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	215	12.0	17.9	n/a
1992	239	14.0	17.0	n/a
1993	253	15.0	16.9	41.9
1994	270	14.7	18.4	46.3
1995	286	17.0	16.8	42.3
1996	286	17.0	16.8	42.3
1997	280	17.0	16.5	47.9
1998	252	15.5	16.3	48
1999	232	14.0	16.6	63.4
2000	243	18.0	13.5	60.1
2001	247	17.5	14.1	58.7
2002	200	15.0	13.3	61
2003	200	15.0	13.3	61
2004	203	15.9	12.8	63.1
2005	210	17.0	12.4	63.3
2006	211	16.0	13.2	65.9
2007	205	19.0	10.8	58.5
2008	200	23.1	8.7	62
2009	213	17.4	11.6	71.4
2010	265	22.0	12.0	72.1
2011	288	24.0	12.0	74.3
2012	269	21.8	12.3	11.2
2013	267	22.2	12.0	59.6
2014	249	24.3	10.2	69.1
2015	261	22.0	11.8	67
2016	261	23.0	11.3	69
2017	239	22.0	10.8	67.4
2018	247	22.6	10.9	67.6
2019	238	20.8	11.4	67.6
2020	225	17.7	12.7	68.4
2021	219	21.4	10.2	66.7
2022	196	22.7	8.6	63.3
2023	216	23.2	9.3	60.2

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 Mt View Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	215	12.0	17.9	n/a
1992	239	14.0	17.0	n/a
1993	253	15.0	16.9	41.9
1994	270	14.7	18.4	46.3
1995	286	17.0	16.8	42.3
1996	286	17.0	16.8	42.3
1997	280	17.0	16.5	47.9
1998	252	15.5	16.3	48
1999	232	14.0	16.6	63.4
2000	243	18.0	13.5	60.1
2001	247	17.5	14.1	58.7
2002	200	15.0	13.3	61
2003	200	15.0	13.3	61
2004	203	15.9	12.8	63.1
2005	210	17.0	12.4	63.3
2006	211	16.0	13.2	65.9
2007	205	19.0	10.8	58.5
2008	200	23.1	8.7	62
2009	213	17.4	11.6	71.4
2010	265	22.0	12.0	72.1
2011	288	24.0	12.0	74.3
2012	269	21.8	12.3	11.2
2013	267	22.2	12.0	59.6
2014	249	24.3	10.2	69.1
2015	261	22.0	11.8	67
2016	261	23.0	11.3	69
2017	239	22.0	10.8	67.4
2018	247	22.6	10.9	67.6
2019	238	20.8	11.4	67.6
2020	225	17.7	12.7	68.4
2021	219	21.4	10.2	66.7
2022	196	22.7	8.6	63.3
2023	216	23.2	9.3	60.2

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 Mt View Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,654
2019	$13,646
2020	$14,459
2021	$16,040
2022	$18,802
2023	$16,402

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt View Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 223^rd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 283^rd of 290 Elementary schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Mt View Elementary School)	20.8	55.3	34.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03)	20.6	64.9	44.3%
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	238	216	9.2%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	7	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	226	202	10.6%
Two or More Races	7	4	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.6%	60.2%	7.5%

Schools Near Mt View Elementary 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
Mt View Elementary School	Public	K-5	573 Mount View Road	Thorndike	04986	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 568-7541	216	23	9.3	60.2%	202 (93.5%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	5	283^rd of 290 public elementary schools	2.4%		0	208^th of 210 public elementary schools	1.0%	75	34.6	29.5	15.4	$16,402
Morse Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	27 School Street	Brooks	04921	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 722-3636	103	11	9.1	60.2%	90 (87.4%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.8%)	2.4	286^th of 290 public elementary schools	1.4%					(n/a)	40.0	21.7		$15,094
Troy Central School	Public	K-5	733 Bangor Road	Troy	04987	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 948-2280	55	6	8.7	54.5%	52 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)	13.3	273^rd of 290 public elementary schools	5.9%					(n/a)	50.0	34.6		$18,435
Albion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	20 School Street	Albion	04910	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 437-2616	108	11	9.4	48.1%	106 (98.1%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.1	77^th of 290 public elementary schools	73.4%					(n/a)	75.0	53.9		$17,030
Gladys Weymouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	2 South Main Street	Morrill	04952	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 342-5300	74	7	10.5	45.9%	72 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$19,845
Walker Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	33 West Main Street	Liberty	04949	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 589-4208	67	6	10.6	61.2%	62 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	25.6	241^st of 290 public elementary schools	16.9%					(n/a)	55.2	41.4		$16,953
Ames Elementary School	Public	2-5	165 New England Road	Searsmont	04973	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 342-5100	126	10	13.2	57.1%	117 (92.9%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	87.1	34^th of 290 public elementary schools	88.3%		78.1	42^nd of 210 public elementary schools	80.0%	8	71.7	79.4		$17,824
Clinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	75 Morrison Ave	Clinton	04927	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 426-2181	253	21	11.8	50.2%	222 (87.7%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	40.5	193^rd of 290 public elementary schools	33.4%		28.4	152^nd of 210 public elementary schools	27.6%	41	52.9	55.2		$14,615
Monroe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	36 West Main Street	Monroe	04951	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 525-3504	69	6	11.1	63.8%	64 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	94.2	10^th of 290 public elementary schools	96.6%					(n/a)		73.1		$14,636
Kermit S Nickerson School	Public	3-5	18 Townhouse Road	Swanville	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-1858	60	5	12.0	65.0%	57 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	19.7	260^th of 290 public elementary schools	10.3%		29.8	149^th of 210 public elementary schools	29.0%	111	46.3	43.4		$19,851

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt View Elementary School

What district is Mt View Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03

What schools do graduates of Mt View Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mt View Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mt View Middle School
High : Mt View High School

How many students attend Mt View Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 216 students attended Mt View Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mt View Elementary School?

Students at Mt View Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Mt View Elementary School a good school?

Mt View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Maine elementary schools.

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