Mountain Valley Middle School
Mexico, ME · Middle School · Grades 5-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Mountain Valley Middle School is a middle school located in Mexico, Maine. The school serves 354 students in grades 5-8.
With a DataScore of 51/100 (C), Mountain Valley Middle School performs at the state average for Maine. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mountain Valley Middle School has a DataScore of 51/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Mountain Valley Middle School has 354 students enrolled in grades 5-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
Yes, Mountain Valley Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +32, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Mountain Valley Middle School is part of the RSU 10 in Mexico, Maine. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.