Mt Blue Middle School

Summary:

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.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 269 Middle St
       Farmington, ME  04938


(207) 778-3511

District: Regional School Unit 09

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,342 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Hispanic:
2.0%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mt Blue Middle School ranks worse than 81.3% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.3. (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 (95.7%), Hispanic (2%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Blue Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Mt Blue Middle School employs 39.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Blue Middle School is $15,342.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mt Blue Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mt Blue Middle School 78th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Mt Blue Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 09:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 09 140th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mt Blue Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mt Blue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 38.80 62nd 97 36.1%
2016 31.61 59th 85 30.6%
2017 28.88 69th 87 20.7%
2018 23.96 72nd 85 15.3%
2019 32.37 62nd 86 27.9%
2021 23.95 76th 92 17.4%
2022 44.55 59th 93 36.6%
2023 26.30 78th 96 18.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mt Blue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.61 26th 37 29.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Blue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.22 52nd 64 18.8%
2021 18.20 54th 66 18.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt Blue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.98 55th 78 29.5%
2021 13.13 77th 83 7.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt Blue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.12 61st 78 21.8%
2021 26.16 64th 83 22.9%
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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.

Mt Blue Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mt Blue Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 316 5 3 3 2 0 6 0 335
2014 300 1 3 7 2 0 11 0 324
2015 480 6 5 9 3 0 6 0 509
2016 480 4 6 5 0 0 2 0 497
2017 488 5 5 5 0 0 4 0 507
2018 509 5 5 7 1 0 4 0 531
2019 520 7 6 8 0 0 8 0 549
2020 536 6 7 5 0 0 11 0 565
2021 512 6 4 2 0 1 7 0 532
2022 473 5 2 5 0 1 8 0 494
2023 467 1 2 10 0 0 8 0 488

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 Blue Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 335 29.0 11.5 52.5
2014 324 29.6 10.9 52.8
2015 509 37.0 13.7 53.8
2016 497 41.0 12.1 51.5
2017 507 38.7 13.1 46.7
2018 531 39.7 13.3 49.3
2019 549 39.3 13.9 50.1
2020 565 39.2 14.4 48.5
2021 532 39.7 13.4 53.2
2022 494 40.7 12.1 40.1
2023 488 39.5 12.3 49.6

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 Mt Blue Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 335 29.0 11.5 52.5
2014 324 29.6 10.9 52.8
2015 509 37.0 13.7 53.8
2016 497 41.0 12.1 51.5
2017 507 38.7 13.1 46.7
2018 531 39.7 13.3 49.3
2019 549 39.3 13.9 50.1
2020 565 39.2 14.4 48.5
2021 532 39.7 13.4 53.2
2022 494 40.7 12.1 40.1
2023 488 39.5 12.3 49.6

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 Mt Blue Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,993
2019 $11,036
2020 $11,530
2021 $15,387
2022 $15,383
2023 $15,342

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Blue 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 62nd of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 78th of 96 Middle schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Mt Blue Middle School)51.583.3
 31.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 09)50.881.9
 31.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Mt Blue Middle School)2681.4
 55.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 09)30.281.2
 51%
   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 Students549488
 11.1%
African American71
 85.7%
American Indian00
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White520467
 10.2%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.1%49.6%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Blue Middle School

Mt Blue Middle School ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Maine middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 488 students attended Mt Blue Middle School.

Students at Mt Blue Middle School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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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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