Mt View Middle School

RSU 03/MSAD 03
575 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
232 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mt. View Middle School, located at 575 Mount View Road in Thorndike, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for students in the RSU 3 school district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes community involvement and personal development, encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school programs. As a key part of the Thorndike community, Mt. View Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and responsibility, providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.
232
Total Students
19.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    216 (93.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.9%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
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 03/MSAD 03
Phone: (207)568-7561
Website: http://www.rsu3.org/o/mvms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 146
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 6 81
Grade 7 75
Grade 8 76
Gender Ratio