Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wiscasset Primary 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
99%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% ME state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% ME state average).
How many students attend Wiscasset Primary School?
206 students attend Wiscasset Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Wiscasset Primary School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Wiscasset Primary School offer ?
Wiscasset Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Wiscasset Primary School part of?
Wiscasset Primary School is part of Wiscasset Public Schools School District.
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