Waterford Memorial School

148 Valley Road
Waterford, ME 04088
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 40-59%
  • : 60-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Waterford Memorial School's student population of 88 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
88 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Waterford Memorial School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
(11-12)
40-59%
61%
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(11-12)
60-79%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
91%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% ME state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% ME state average).
How many students attend Waterford Memorial School?
88 students attend Waterford Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Waterford Memorial School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterford Memorial School?
Waterford Memorial School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterford Memorial School offer ?
Waterford Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Waterford Memorial School part of?
Waterford Memorial School is part of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District.

School Reviews

5   9/8/2008
I believe the outstanding and dedicated staff is to be commended for their knowledge & application of grade level curriculum and the devotion of on to seeing that their students are exposed to material in such creative ways that are ale to easily, as well as meaningful, daily life connections and vice versa. I have received ideas and helpful information from primary teachers employed by Waterford Memorial Elementary School over the years. I have also been grateful for ideas, especially in my earlier years as a new teacher in a major city refreshing nature activities were welcomed. Thank
- Posted by Teacher - MsLov

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 40-59%
  • : 60-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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