Serving 198 students in grades 6-12, Wiscasset Middle/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 20-24% (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 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wiscasset Middle High School's attendance zone covers the entire Wiscasset school district, encompassing approximately 27.7 square miles around the city of Wiscasset, ME. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wiscasset Middle/high School's student population of 198 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wiscasset Middle/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 Wiscasset Middle/high School is 0.19, 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
#420 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Black
4%
5%
White
90%
85%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.3%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiscasset Middle/high School's ranking?
Wiscasset Middle/high School is ranked #420 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Wiscasset Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Wiscasset Middle/high School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Wiscasset Middle/high School?
198 students attend Wiscasset Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Wiscasset Middle/high School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wiscasset Middle/high School?
Wiscasset Middle/high School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wiscasset Middle/high School offer ?
Wiscasset Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wiscasset Middle/high School part of?
Wiscasset Middle/high School is part of Wiscasset School District.
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