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 560 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 top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medomak Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Medomak Valley High School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Medomak Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medomak Valley High School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#258 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medomak Valley High School's ranking?
Medomak Valley High School is ranked #258 out of 512 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Medomak Valley High School?
560 students attend Medomak Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Medomak Valley High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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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