Mountain Valley Middle School vs Rumford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Valley Middle School
Mexico · Public middle · Grades 5–8
376 students
Rumford Elementary
Rumford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
213 students
| Measure | Mountain Valley Middle School Mexico, Maine | Rumford Elementary Rumford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 84 | #301 of 312 |
| National rank | #10903 of 15,369 | #37174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 376 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| city | Mexico | Rumford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 32.1).
- •Mountain Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Mountain Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Mountain Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 79.8%).
- •Rumford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.1).
- •Mountain Valley Middle School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 213.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mountain Valley Middle School better than Rumford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Valley Middle School ranks higher (34.8 vs 32.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mountain Valley Middle School and Rumford Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mexico and Rumford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Valley Middle School: 376. Rumford Elementary: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Valley Middle School and Rumford Elementary rank in Maine?
Mountain Valley Middle School is 81st of 84 and Rumford Elementary is 301st of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).