Mountain Valley High School

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Mountain Valley High School ranks 81 st of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mountain Valley High School is a public high school serving 388 students in grades 9-12 in Rumford, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 10 district.

Despite a brief improvement in 2021-2022, Mountain Valley High School has generally struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Maine high schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years. The school has relatively low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 74.0% to 78.1% in recent years, compared to the state average of around 85%. Additionally, the school has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 39.6% to 52.2%, which is significantly higher than the state average. On the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA), the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all below the state and district averages. With a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.08% to 70.62%, the school appears to be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student outcomes.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Spruce Mountain High School, Telstar High School, and Dirigo High School, Mountain Valley High School generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism, suggesting that the challenges facing the school may be unique to the school or district, rather than being a broader regional issue.

Detail:

Public 9-12

799 Hancock Street
Rumford, ME 04276

(207) 364-4547

District: Regional School Unit 10

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,999

Feeder schools for Mountain Valley High School:

Elementary:	Meroby Elementary School
	Rumford Elementary
Middle:	Mountain Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 388

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

African American:

3.4%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountain Valley High School ranks worse than 65.9% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.21. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mountain Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (89.9%), African American (3.4%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Valley High School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Mountain Valley High School employs 30.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Valley High School is $18,999.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mountain Valley High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Valley High School 81^st of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Mountain Valley High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 10:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 10 160^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mountain Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	23.30	86^th	103	16.5%
2011	23.53	89^th	105	15.2%
2012	43.02	52^nd	107	51.4%
2013	16.03	98^th	106	7.5%
2015	3.74	93^rd	98	5.1%
2016	13.21	104^th	111	6.3%
2017	19.04	96^th	111	13.5%
2018	18.16	98^th	114	14.0%
2019	20.90	98^th	114	14.0%
2021	49.84	68^th	82	17.1%
2022	73.50	21^st	98	78.6%
2023	33.21	81^st	123	34.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mountain Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.40	8^th	20	60.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	35.16	48^th	76	36.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	16.42	83^rd	92	9.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.62	80^th	92	13.0%

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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 Mountain Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	488	5	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	506
2011	410	7	1	9	5	0	0	432
2012	391	6	3	6	1	0	2	409
2013	393	4	2	6	1	0	3	409
2014	397	5	2	9	2	0	2	417
2015	389	4	1	7	2	0	0	403
2016	392	3	1	11	1	0	2	410
2017	403	5	2	2	0	0	2	414
2018	370	4	0	6	1	0	4	385
2019	387	4	0	7	1	0	5	404
2020	344	4	3	11	1	0	4	367
2021	355	10	1	9	1	0	11	387
2022	383	11	2	7	1	2	10	416
2023	349	13	1	11	1	1	12	388

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 Mountain Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	506	49.7	10.1	49.8
2011	432	38.6	11.1	49.3
2012	409	37.1	11.0	n/a
2013	409	35.0	11.6	69.2
2014	417	32.6	12.7	71.2
2015	403	30.0	13.4	67.5
2016	410	31.0	13.2	69.3
2017	414	32.5	12.7	65.9
2018	385	32.8	11.7	68.8
2019	404	29.3	13.7	79.5
2020	367	31.2	11.7	61
2021	387	30.2	12.8	64.1
2022	416	36.3	11.4	67.8
2023	388	30.9	12.5	70.6

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 Mountain Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	506	49.7	10.1	49.8
2011	432	38.6	11.1	49.3
2012	409	37.1	11.0	n/a
2013	409	35.0	11.6	69.2
2014	417	32.6	12.7	71.2
2015	403	30.0	13.4	67.5
2016	410	31.0	13.2	69.3
2017	414	32.5	12.7	65.9
2018	385	32.8	11.7	68.8
2019	404	29.3	13.7	79.5
2020	367	31.2	11.7	61
2021	387	30.2	12.8	64.1
2022	416	36.3	11.4	67.8
2023	388	30.9	12.5	70.6

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 Mountain Valley High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,510
2019	$15,076
2020	$18,726
2021	$18,089
2022	$18,937
2023	$18,999

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Valley High 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 98^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 81^st of 123 High schools	20.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	404	388	4%
African American	4	13	225%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	7	11	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	387	349	9.8%
Two or More Races	5	12	140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.5%	70.6%	8.8%

Schools Near Mountain Valley 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
Mountain Valley High School	Public	9-12	799 Hancock Street	Rumford	04276	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	No	(207) 364-4547	388	31	12.5	70.6%	349 (89.9%)	13 (3.4%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.1%)	33.2	81^st of 123 public high schools	34.1%		73.5	21^st of 98 public high schools	78.6%	60	56.2	33.3	40.5	$18,999
Dirigo High School	Public	9-12	145 Weld Street	Dixfield	04224	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 56	No	No	No	No	(207) 562-4201	234	16	14.4	41.5%	215 (91.9%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (4.7%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	6.4	121^st of 123 public high schools	1.6%					(n/a)	45.1	18.9	20.4	$18,710
Telstar High School	Public	9-12	284 Walkers Mills Rd	Bethel	04217	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44	No	No	No	No	(207) 824-2136	178	17	10.5	50.0%	166 (93.3%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	72.6	14^th of 123 public high schools	88.6%		69.9	23^rd of 98 public high schools	76.5%	9	87.8	54.4	34.5	$22,053
Spruce Mountain High School	Public	9-12	33 Community Drive	Jay	04239	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 73	No	No	No	No	(207) 897-4336	408	36	11.3	43.4%	385 (94.4%)	7 (1.7%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	36.4	70^th of 123 public high schools	43.1%		82.5	9^th of 98 public high schools	90.8%	61	66.7	30.6	32.1	$18,613

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Valley High School

Is Mountain Valley High School a good school?

Mountain Valley High School ranks 81^st of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mountain Valley High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 388 students attended Mountain Valley High School.

What schools feed into Mountain Valley High School?

Mountain Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Meroby Elementary School
Elementary : Rumford Elementary
Middle : Mountain Valley Middle School

What district is Mountain Valley High School in?

Regional School Unit 10

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Valley High School?

Students at Mountain Valley High School are 90% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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