Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Woolwich Central School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woolwich Central School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Woolwich, ME, covering approximately 136.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woolwich Central School's student population of 333 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woolwich Central School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woolwich Central School is 0.12, 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
#206 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woolwich Central School's ranking?
Woolwich Central School is ranked #206 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Woolwich Central School often compared to?
Woolwich Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Georgetown Central School, West Bath School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Woolwich Central School?
333 students attend Woolwich Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Woolwich Central School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woolwich Central School?
Woolwich Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woolwich Central School offer ?
Woolwich Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woolwich Central School part of?
Woolwich Central School is part of RSU 01 - Lkrsu School District.
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