Summary:
The city of Lee, Maine has only one public middle school, Mt Jefferson Junior High School, which serves grades 5-8 with an enrollment of 73 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 30/Maine School Administrative District 30, which is ranked 84 out of 176 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Mt Jefferson Junior High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking among Maine middle schools, ranging from 39th out of 91 schools in 2024-2025 (3-star rating) to 70th out of 92 schools in 2023-2024 (1-star rating). The school's performance is strong in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates higher than the district and state averages, but it struggles in mathematics and science, with proficiency rates lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty population, with nearly 70% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the challenges, Mt Jefferson Junior High School has a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 12.1 to 1, which could provide opportunities for more personalized attention and support. However, the school's inconsistent statewide ranking and academic performance in certain subject areas suggest a need for continued improvement efforts to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.
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