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Waterville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,623 students in Waterville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Waterville School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,623 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waterville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Graduation Rate
77%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.7%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
81%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,738 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,887 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$37 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,738
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,887
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Waterville School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George J Mitchell School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58 Drummond Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Gr: PK-3 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Albert S Hall School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Pleasant St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-8071
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-8071
Gr: 4-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Waterville Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Waterville Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Brooklyn Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2751
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2751
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Mid-maine Technical Center
Vocational School
3 Brooklyn Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0102
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0102
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterville School District?
Waterville School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,623 students.
What is the rank of Waterville School District?
Waterville School District is ranked #146 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waterville School District?
81% of Waterville School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterville School District?
Waterville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Waterville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,887 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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