Serving 178 students in grades 7-8, Winslow 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to 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 16% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Winslow Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Waterville, ME, covering approximately 38.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and some students residing as far as 6.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winslow Junior High School's student population of 178 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Winslow 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 Winslow Junior High School is 0.29, 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
#382 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
84%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
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)21.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Winslow Junior High School's ranking?
Winslow Junior High School is ranked #382 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Winslow Junior High School often compared to?
Winslow Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterville Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Winslow Junior High School?
178 students attend Winslow Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Winslow Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winslow Junior High School?
Winslow Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Winslow Junior High School offer ?
Winslow Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winslow Junior High School part of?
Winslow Junior High School is part of Winslow Schools.
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