MT JEFFERSON JR HIGH SCHOOL

Mt Jefferson Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RSU 30/MSAD 30 school district, located in Lee, ME with about 77 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 4 teachers, Mt Jefferson Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Mt. Jefferson Junior High School, located at 61 Winn Rd. in Lee, Maine, serves as a local educational hub for students in the surrounding community. As a junior high facility, it typically provides a transitionary academic environment, focusing on the developmental and educational needs of students in the middle grades. The school is situated in a rural setting, which often allows for a close-knit community atmosphere and smaller class sizes that foster stronger relationships between students and faculty.

The school is part of the RSU 30 (Maine School Administrative District 30) system, which prioritizes core academic subjects while encouraging extracurricular engagement. Because it serves the Lee area, the school plays a vital role in the social and academic development of the local youth, acting as a bridge between elementary school and the high school level. With its focus on foundational skills and personal growth, Mt. Jefferson Junior High aims to prepare its students for the challenges and responsibilities they will encounter in secondary education.

For more information, contact Mt Jefferson Jr High School at (207) 728-3635 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.