Mountain Valley Middle School

RSU 10
58 Highland Terrace
Mexico, ME 04257
354 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Mountain Valley Middle School, located in Mexico, Maine, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Regional School Unit 10 district. Situated in the scenic Oxford County region, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school emphasizes community connection and utilizes its location to provide a grounding, supportive atmosphere for adolescents in the surrounding areas.

Beyond standard core curricula, Mountain Valley Middle School focuses on creating a comprehensive student experience that encourages participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and collaborative projects. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education while instilling values of local citizenship and academic perseverance. The staff works closely with families to ensure that each student receives the guidance needed to succeed within the unique landscape of Maine’s rural educational system.
354
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    318 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RSU 10
Phone: (207)364-7926
Website: http://www.rsu10.org/o/mvms
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 271
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 88
Grade 6 80
Grade 7 84
Grade 8 102
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
RSU 56
171 Students
45 Middle School Drive
Dixfield, ME 04224 (3.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th