Serving 187 students in grades 3-5, River View Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
River View Community School's student population of 187 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River View Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River View Community School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River View Community School's ranking?
River View Community School is ranked #328 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend River View Community School?
187 students attend River View Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of River View Community School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River View Community School?
River View Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does River View Community School offer ?
River View Community School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is River View Community School part of?
River View Community School is part of RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District.
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