Serving 455 students in grades 5-8, Wells Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wells Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Wells, ME, covering approximately 88.9 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wells Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wells Junior High School's student population of 455 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Motto
Knowledge is Power
School Rankings
Wells Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells Junior High School is 0.17, which is less 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
#66 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wells Junior High School's ranking?
Wells Junior High School is ranked #66 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Wells Junior High School often compared to?
Wells Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noble Middle School, Middle School Of The Kennebunks, Marshwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Wells Junior High School?
455 students attend Wells Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wells Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wells Junior High School?
Wells Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wells Junior High School offer ?
Wells Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wells Junior High School part of?
Wells Junior High School is part of Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District.
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