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Vassalboro Community School vs. China Middle School

Should you attend Vassalboro Community School or China Middle 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
Vassalboro Community School
1116 Webber Pond Road
Vassalboro, ME 04989
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
China Middle School
773 Lakeview Drive
China Village, ME 04926
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vassalboro Community 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 44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 182 students in grades 5-8, China Middle 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is 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), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
5-8
Total Students
404 students
182 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vassalboro Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at China Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vassalboro Community School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at China Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vassalboro Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at China Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vassalboro Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vassalboro Public Schools 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 China Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Regional School Unit 18 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

#391 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
#279 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vassalboro Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of China Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vassalboro Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vassalboro Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at China Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 18 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vassalboro Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vassalboro Public Schools 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 China Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 18 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vassalboro Community School by grade.
This chart displays the students of China Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
42
-
Grade 1 Students
51
-
Grade 2 Students
43
-
Grade 3 Students
40
-
Grade 4 Students
40
-
Grade 5 Students
48
41
Grade 6 Students
44
43
Grade 7 Students
37
52
Grade 8 Students
29
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vassalboro Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vassalboro Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at China Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Regional School Unit 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vassalboro Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vassalboro Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at China Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Regional School Unit 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vassalboro Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vassalboro Public Schools 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 China Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Regional School Unit 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vassalboro Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vassalboro Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at China Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Regional School Unit 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% White
92%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vassalboro Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vassalboro Public Schools 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 China Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Regional School Unit 18 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vassalboro Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vassalboro Public Schools 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 China Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Regional School Unit 18 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
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vassalboro Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vassalboro Public Schools 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 China Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Regional School Unit 18 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
28%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vassalboro Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vassalboro Public Schools 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 China Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Regional School Unit 18 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
6%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vassalboro Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vassalboro Public Schools 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 China Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Regional School Unit 18 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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