Serving 423 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 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 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vassalboro Community School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Campus Size
6 acres
School Motto
Every Student is unique, worthy of dignity and respect
School Rankings
Vassalboro Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vassalboro Community School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vassalboro Community School's ranking?
Vassalboro Community School is ranked #391 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Vassalboro Community School often compared to?
Vassalboro Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert S Hall School, China Primary School, China Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Vassalboro Community School?
423 students attend Vassalboro Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Vassalboro Community School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vassalboro Community School?
Vassalboro Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vassalboro Community School offer ?
Vassalboro Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vassalboro Community School part of?
Vassalboro Community School is part of Vassalboro School District.
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