Serving 163 students in grades 5-8, Wiscasset Middle 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
97%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% ME state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% ME state average).
How many students attend Wiscasset Middle School?
163 students attend Wiscasset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wiscasset Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Wiscasset Middle School offer ?
Wiscasset Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Wiscasset Middle School part of?
Wiscasset Middle School is part of Wiscasset Public Schools School District.
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