Medomak Valley High School is a public high school established in 1968 in Waldoboro, Maine, United States, which educates grades 9–12. The school is part of the MSAD 40 district.
Serving 561 students in grades 9-12, Medomak Valley High 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Medomak Valley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Waldoboro, ME school district, covering approximately 232.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.9 miles and the furthest edge located 18.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Medomak Valley High School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
561 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Medomak Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medomak Valley High School is 0.12, 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
#396 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
94%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medomak Valley High School's ranking?
Medomak Valley High School is ranked #396 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Medomak Valley High School often compared to?
Medomak Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oceanside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medomak Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Medomak Valley High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Medomak Valley High School?
561 students attend Medomak Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Medomak Valley High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Medomak Valley High School?
Medomak Valley High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Medomak Valley High School offer ?
Medomak Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Medomak Valley High School part of?
Medomak Valley High School is part of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District.
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