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Oceanside High School vs. Medomak Valley High School

Should you attend Oceanside High School or Medomak Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Oceanside High School
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Medomak Valley High School
320 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Oceanside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Medomak Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, Oceanside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
511 students
560 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oceanside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Medomak Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oceanside High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Medomak Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oceanside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Medomak Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oceanside High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 13 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Medomak Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#168 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
#258 out of 512 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oceanside High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Medomak Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 10% in ME)
85-89%
(Top 20% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oceanside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 13 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Medomak Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oceanside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 13 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Medomak Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in ME)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
85-89%
(Top 30% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Oceanside High School with the average graduation rate observed in the RSU 13 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Medomak Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oceanside High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Medomak Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
114
142
Grade 10 Students
131
148
Grade 11 Students
144
132
Grade 12 Students
122
138

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Medomak Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oceanside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 13 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Medomak Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oceanside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 13 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Medomak Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oceanside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 13 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Medomak Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
92%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oceanside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 13 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Medomak Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oceanside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the RSU 13 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Medomak Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oceanside High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 13 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Medomak Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oceanside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 13 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Medomak Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oceanside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 13 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Medomak Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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