Medomak Valley High School

320 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Medomak Valley High School serves 546 students in grades 9-12.
Medomak Valley High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • 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
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Medomak Valley High School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
546 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Medomak Valley High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Medomak Valley High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (ME)
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 508 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
81%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
94%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #28 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% 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 higher than the Maine state average of 85%.
How many students attend Medomak Valley High School?
546 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
What school district is Medomak Valley High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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