Serving 122 students in grades 5-12, Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High 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 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School's student population of 122 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High 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 Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School is 0.17, 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
#439 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School is ranked #439 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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School?
122 students attend Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School?
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School offer ?
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School part of?
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School is part of RSU 83/MSAD 13 School District.
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