West Bath School
West Bath School serves 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
West Bath School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
Top Placements
West Bath School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
West Bath School's student population of 127 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 127 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Bath School is ranked within the top 20% of all 523 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Bath School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #81 out of 523 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 100% | 89% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Bath School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Bath School is Morse High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bath Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bath Bath Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 48%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 350 students10
1.5 miles
6 Old Brunswick Road
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8270 1.5 6-8 350 - Bath Dike-newell School Grades: PK-2 | 284 students
1.9 miles
3 Wright Drive
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8285 1.9 PK-2 284 - Bath Bath Regional Career & Technical Vocational School
2.1 miles
800 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8257 2.1 n/a n/a - Bath Morse High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 603 students10
2.1 miles
826 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8250 2.1 9-12 603 - Bath Fisher-mitchell School Math: 27% | Reading: 36%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 230 students10
2.3 miles
597 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8265 2.3 3-5 230
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