Wells Junior High School vs. Marshwood Middle School
Should I attend Wells Junior High School or Marshwood Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Marshwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades 5-8, Wells Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, Marshwood Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
412 students
479 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#72 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
91%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
94
-
Grade 6 Students
109
140
Grade 7 Students
115
170
Grade 8 Students
94
169
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
93%
93%
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.14
0.14
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%