VALLEY RIVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Valley Rivers Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MSAD 27 school district, located in Fort Kent, ME with about 125 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Valley Rivers Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Valley Rivers Middle School is located in the northern Maine town of Fort Kent and serves as a key educational institution for the local community. Situated at 84 Pleasant Street, the school is part of Maine School Administrative District 27 (MSAD 27). It provides a focused learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle school students, fostering academic growth and social development during these formative transition years.

The school benefits from its location in a close-knit, rural community, often emphasizing a sense of school spirit and community engagement. As part of a smaller school district, Valley Rivers Middle School typically offers a personalized approach to education, aiming to support student success through a blend of core academic curricula and extracurricular opportunities that reflect the unique culture and geography of the St. John Valley region.

For more information, contact Valley Rivers Middle School at (207) 834-5540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.