Waterville Junior High School

100 West River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 370 students in grades 6-8, Waterville Junior High 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 76% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is lower 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 76% (Btm 50%)
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waterville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Waterville Junior High School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
370 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Waterville Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterville Junior High School is 0.29, which is more 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)
#382 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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76%
81%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waterville Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
83%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
3%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
84%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Waterville Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waterville Junior High School's ranking?
Waterville Junior High School is ranked #382 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Waterville Junior High School often compared to?
Waterville Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winslow Junior High School, Albert S Hall School, Messalonskee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Waterville Junior High School?
370 students attend Waterville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Waterville Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterville Junior High School?
Waterville Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterville Junior High School offer ?
Waterville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Waterville Junior High School part of?
Waterville Junior High School is part of Waterville Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 76% (Btm 50%)
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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