Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Waterford Memorial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterford Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waterford Memorial School's student population of 88 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waterford Memorial School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
91%
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
52%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% ME state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% ME state average).
How many students attend Waterford Memorial School?
88 students attend Waterford Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Waterford Memorial School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterford Memorial School?
Waterford Memorial School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterford Memorial School offer ?
Waterford Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Waterford Memorial School part of?
Waterford Memorial School is part of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District.
School Reviews
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