River View Community School

821 River Road
South Gardiner, ME 04359
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 192 students in grades 3-5, River View Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

River View Community School's student population of 192 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

River View Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River View Community School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#237 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
49%
80-84%
84%
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
1%
5%
White
94%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River View Community School's ranking?
River View Community School is ranked #237 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend River View Community School?
192 students attend River View Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of River View Community School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River View Community School?
River View Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does River View Community School offer ?
River View Community School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River View Community School part of?
River View Community School is part of RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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