Jefferson Village School

48 Washington Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jefferson Village School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jefferson Village School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Jefferson Village School's student population of 235 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Jefferson Village 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 Jefferson Village School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#190 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
45-49%
49%
85-89%
84%
50-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
97%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson Village School's ranking?
Jefferson Village School is ranked #190 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Jefferson Village School often compared to?
Jefferson Village Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nobleboro Central School, Great Salt Bay Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Village School?
235 students attend Jefferson Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Jefferson Village School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Village School?
Jefferson Village School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jefferson Village School offer ?
Jefferson Village School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Village School part of?
Jefferson Village School is part of Jefferson School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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