Vassalboro Community School
Vassalboro Community School serves 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Vassalboro Community School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
Vassalboro Community School's student population of 415 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 415 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Vassalboro Community School is ranked within the top 50% of all 523 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Vassalboro Community School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #234 out of 523 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 1% |
Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
Black | 1% | 4% |
White | 91% | 89% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.21 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Vassalboro School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Vassalboro Community School is Snow Pond Arts Academy School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is China Middle School (6.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is James H Bean School (4.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta James H Bean School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 254 students10
4.5 miles
2896 Middle Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395 4.5 PK-5 254 - China Village China Middle School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 176 students10
6.2 miles
773 Lakeview Drive
China Village, ME 04926
(207) 445-1500 6.2 5-8 176 - China Village China Primary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 260 students10
6.2 miles
763 Lakeview Drive
China Village, ME 04926
(207) 445-1550 6.2 PK-4 260 - Waterville Waterville Junior High School Math: 29% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 400 students10
6.6 miles
100 West River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144 6.6 6-8 400 - Augusta Snow Pond Arts Academy School Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 145 students10
7.1 miles
8 Goldenrod Lane
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 618-8908 7.1 9-12 145
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