Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walton School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Walton School's student population of 222 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walton School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walton School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#477 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
7%
4%
White
81%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walton School's ranking?
Walton School is ranked #477 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Walton School?
222 students attend Walton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Walton School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walton School?
Walton School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walton School offer ?
Walton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Walton School part of?
Walton School is part of Auburn Public Schools School District.
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