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Mt Blue Middle School is a public middle school located in Farmington, Maine, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 488 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 09 district, which is ranked 140 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Mt Blue Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, the school faces several areas of concern. Its academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in MEA (Maine Educational Assessments) tests, is generally lower than the state and regional averages, with proficiency rates of 53.26% in English Language Arts, 37.68% in Mathematics, and 42.68% in Science. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.0% in 2020-2021 to 41.6% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average and the surrounding schools, such as T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School, Madison Junior High School, Spruce Mountain Middle School, and Day Mountain Regional Middle School.
The analysis of Mt Blue Middle School also reveals that the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 59 out of 93 Maine middle schools in 2021-2022 to 78 out of 96 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's performance on various student subgroups, such as female students, male students, special education students, and low-socioeconomic status students, is generally lower than the state averages, indicating achievement gaps that need to be addressed. These challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Mt Blue Middle School.
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