Waterford Memorial School serves 89 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 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 and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Waterford Memorial School's student population of 89 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waterford Memorial School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
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?
89 students attend Waterford Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Waterford Memorial School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterford Memorial School?
Waterford Memorial School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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
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