Serving 730 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mabel I Wilson School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Mabel I Wilson School serves the entire district of Cumberland Center, ME, encompassing an area of approximately 69.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located up to 19.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mabel I Wilson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mabel I Wilson School's student population of 730 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
730 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
“My school will amaze you. My school will astound. By far the most fabulous school to be found. Perfectly planned and impeccably clean.”
School Rankings
Mabel I Wilson School ranks within the top 5% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mabel I Wilson School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 500 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
1%
5%
White
91%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mabel I Wilson School's ranking?
Mabel I Wilson School is ranked #7 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mabel I Wilson School often compared to?
Mabel I Wilson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greely Middle School, Falmouth Elementary School, Durham Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mabel I Wilson School?
730 students attend Mabel I Wilson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mabel I Wilson School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mabel I Wilson School?
Mabel I Wilson School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mabel I Wilson School offer ?
Mabel I Wilson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mabel I Wilson School part of?
Mabel I Wilson School is part of RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District.
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