Serving 325 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 36% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Waterville Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 14.1 square miles in Waterville, ME. Most areas within the zone are about a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterville Junior High School's student population of 325 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Waterville Junior High 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 Waterville Junior High School is 0.34, which is more 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
#378 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
81%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #378 out of 500 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, George J Mitchell School, Albert S Hall School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Waterville Junior High School?
325 students attend Waterville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Waterville Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterville Junior High School?
Waterville Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterville Junior High School part of?
Waterville Junior High School is part of Waterville School District.
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