D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Valley Rivers Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 84 Pleasant Street, Fort Kent, ME 04743
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 52% · Math 22% proficient · 27th percentile in Maine
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maine schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
96
Students
enrolled
8.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%27/100reading 38th percentile, math 17th percentile among Maine middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 29% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maine schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −30 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maine. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−4 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−15 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maine state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%22%reading -11 pts, math -14 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income45%15%reading +2 pts, math -6 pts37th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 84 Pleasant Street
City Fort Kent
ZIP Code 04743
District 2311100
NCES School ID 231110023137
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04743

Understanding the community around Valley Rivers Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,635
Per Capita Income $40,872
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%
High School or Higher 92.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $132,300
Median Rent $840
Owner-Occupied 75.3%
Renter-Occupied 24.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Valley Rivers Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%
Female 43.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.7%
Hispanic/Latino 3.1%
Black 3.1%
Two or More Races 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 96
Teachers (FTE) 11.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Valley Rivers Middle School?
Valley Rivers Middle School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Valley Rivers Middle School?
Valley Rivers Middle School has 96 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1.
What grades does Valley Rivers Middle School serve?
Valley Rivers Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Valley Rivers Middle School receive per student?
Valley Rivers Middle School receives $18,352 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Valley Rivers Middle School in 04743 ▼
Avg Home Value
$198,931
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,188
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
24.7%

Other Schools in 04743

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026