Mattanawcook Junior High School

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Mattanawcook Junior High School ranks 35 th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mattanawcook Junior High School is a public middle school located in Lincoln, Maine, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 325 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 67 district, which is ranked 136 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mattanawcook Junior High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 95% of students identifying as white. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, outperforming the state and regional averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but underperforming in Science. The school has also experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.9% to 38.6%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.23% to 61.11%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to the nearby schools of Medway Middle School, Hichborn Middle School, and Mt. Jefferson Junior High School, Mattanawcook Junior High School generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, it lags behind in Science proficiency. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 33 out of 87 Maine middle schools in 2011-2012 to 35 out of 96 in the most recent 2022-2023 school year, indicating the need for the school and district to identify and address any underlying factors contributing to this decline.

Detail:

Public 4-8

45 School Street
Lincoln, ME 04457

(207) 794-8935

District: Regional School Unit 67

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,304

Students who attend Mattanawcook Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Mattanawcook Academy

Feeder schools for Mattanawcook Junior High School:

Elementary:

Ella P Burr School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

African American:

1.8%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mattanawcook Junior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.83. (See more...)

Compare Details Mattanawcook Junior High School ranks better than 63.5% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.3. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), African American (1.8%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mattanawcook Junior High School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Mattanawcook Junior High School employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mattanawcook Junior High School is $17,304.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mattanawcook Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mattanawcook Junior High School 35^th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Mattanawcook Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 67:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 67 136^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mattanawcook Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	45.84	149^th	258	42.2%
2013	37.95	184^th	261	29.5%
2016	33.30	191^st	255	25.1%
2017	51.70	114^th	256	55.5%
2018	46.83	144^th	254	43.3%

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

Rank History for Mattanawcook Junior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mattanawcook Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	53.00	33^rd	86	61.6%
2013	51.52	35^th	87	59.8%
2015	55.11	41^st	97	57.7%
2016	52.12	33^rd	85	61.2%
2017	37.50	55^th	87	36.8%
2018	35.37	51^st	85	40.0%
2019	43.49	45^th	86	47.7%
2021	38.53	62^nd	92	32.6%
2022	29.16	72^nd	93	22.6%
2023	52.30	35^th	96	63.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mattanawcook Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	66.63	22^nd	64	65.6%
2021	52.90	32^nd	66	51.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mattanawcook Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.04	51^st	78	34.6%
2021	37.02	60^th	83	27.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mattanawcook Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	46.05	40^th	78	48.7%
2021	36.07	54^th	83	34.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Mattanawcook Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.97	26^th	44	40.9%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, August 6, 2012

I want to believe this is a good school providing a good/solid education. But I am concerned with my children's actual knowledge and preparedness for High School and beyond. I wish there were more reviews on this site. I think it may be unfair to rate a grade level since children move from one building to another, and if they leave a grade below expectations the results may not show up immediately. Rating a District gives a better picture. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mattanawcook Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	354	4	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	369
2011	370	3	1	3	2	0	0	379
2012	356	5	2	1	3	1	1	369
2013	321	5	1	2	6	1	0	336
2014	289	3	3	1	8	1	0	305
2015	282	2	3	1	8	1	0	297
2016	339	2	4	2	6	0	0	353
2017	326	4	3	3	3	1	0	340
2018	321	2	4	3	1	1	1	333
2019	325	4	2	3	4	0	2	340
2020	328	3	0	4	1	0	2	338
2021	315	2	0	3	1	0	3	324
2022	325	4	1	8	2	0	3	343
2023	311	6	1	3	1	0	3	325

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 Mattanawcook Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	369	29.8	12.3	54.5
2011	379	31.5	12.0	58
2012	369	31.4	11.7	n/a
2013	336	31.0	10.8	67
2014	305	25.7	11.8	66.6
2015	297	25.0	11.8	63.6
2016	353	27.0	13.0	65.2
2017	340	25.0	13.6	72.9
2018	333	27.0	12.3	73
2019	340	27.0	12.5	68.5
2020	338	27.0	12.5	65.4
2021	324	27.0	12.0	61.1
2022	343	30.0	11.4	46.9
2023	325	29.5	11.0	45.2

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 Mattanawcook Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	369	29.8	12.3	54.5
2011	379	31.5	12.0	58
2012	369	31.4	11.7	n/a
2013	336	31.0	10.8	67
2014	305	25.7	11.8	66.6
2015	297	25.0	11.8	63.6
2016	353	27.0	13.0	65.2
2017	340	25.0	13.6	72.9
2018	333	27.0	12.3	73
2019	340	27.0	12.5	68.5
2020	338	27.0	12.5	65.4
2021	324	27.0	12.0	61.1
2022	343	30.0	11.4	46.9
2023	325	29.5	11.0	45.2

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 Mattanawcook Junior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,881
2019	$13,100
2020	$13,096
2021	$16,302
2022	$15,182
2023	$17,304

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mattanawcook Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 35^th of 96 Middle schools	15.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Mattanawcook Junior High School)	52.1	79.5	27.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 67)	46.7	78.9	32.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Mattanawcook Junior High School)	35.3	79.1	43.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 67)	29.1	78.8	49.7%
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	340	325	4.4%
African American	4	6	50%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	325	311	4.3%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.5%	45.2%	23.3%

Schools Near Mattanawcook Junior 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
Mattanawcook Junior High School	Public	4-8	45 School Street	Lincoln	04457	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 67	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 794-8935	325	30	11.0	45.2%	311 (95.7%)	6 (1.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	52.3	35^th of 96 public middle schools	63.5%		29.2	72^nd of 93 public middle schools	22.6%	37	63.0	53.5	34.6	$17,304
Mt Jefferson Junior High School	Public	5-8	61 Winn Rd.	Lee	04455	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 30/Maine School Admin District 30	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 290-4996	75	6	12.9	66.7%	71 (94.7%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	42.1	57^th of 96 public middle schools	40.6%					(n/a)	66.2	33.8	41.0	$22,923
Hichborn Middle School	Public	6-8	23 Cross Street	Howland	04448	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Admin District 31	No	No	No	No	(207) 732-3113	91	14	6.7	57.1%	86 (94.5%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.3	60^th of 96 public middle schools	37.5%		66.2	29^th of 93 public middle schools	68.8%	31	64.4	43.7	19.2	$25,636
Medway Middle School	Public	5-8	25 Middle School Drive	Medway	04460	Penobscot County	Medway Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 746-3470	110	12	9.1	52.7%	102 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	12.2	94^th of 96 public middle schools	2.1%		6.9	88^th of 93 public middle schools	5.4%	6	53.6	19.1	25.0	$23,867

Frequently Asked Questions about Mattanawcook Junior High School

Is Mattanawcook Junior High School a good school?

Mattanawcook Junior High School ranks 35^th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Mattanawcook Junior High School in?

Regional School Unit 67

How many students attend Mattanawcook Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Mattanawcook Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mattanawcook Junior High School?

Students at Mattanawcook Junior High School are 96% White, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Mattanawcook Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Mattanawcook Junior High School usually go on to attend Mattanawcook Academy

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