Wentworth School

Summary:

Wentworth School is an exceptional elementary school located in Scarborough, Maine, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 675 students. As part of the Scarborough Public Schools district, which is ranked 19 out of 177 districts in the state, Wentworth School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maine.

Wentworth School's academic performance is truly impressive, with 81.46% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 75.79% in Mathematics, and 38.32% in Science - significantly higher than the state averages. The school also boasts a relatively diverse student population, with 85.48% White, 3.56% African American, 2.96% Hispanic, and 7.41% Asian students. Additionally, Wentworth School has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 11 students per teacher, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 6.81% to 13.19% over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools, Wentworth School stands out. It consistently outperforms other Scarborough district schools and the state averages in academic proficiency. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to the other Scarborough district schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, Wentworth School's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch is noteworthy, as it is significantly lower than the nearby Howard C Reiche Community School and Oxford-Cumberland Canal School. The exceptional performance of Pond Cove Elementary in the neighboring Cape Elizabeth Public Schools district further highlights the strong educational ecosystem in the Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth regions.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 20 Quentin Drive
       Scarborough, ME  04074


(207) 730-4600

District: Scarborough Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,183 Help


Students who attend Wentworth School usually attend:

Middle:    Scarborough Middle School
High:    Scarborough High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  675

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Asian:
7.4%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wentworth School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Wentworth School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Scarborough Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), Asian (7.4%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wentworth School is 11, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Scarborough Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wentworth School is $20,183, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Scarborough Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wentworth School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Scarborough Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Scarborough Public Schools 19th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wentworth School

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Rank History for all students at Wentworth School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.25 26th 192 86.5%
2007 78.99 19th 198 90.4%
2008 83.17 16th 195 91.8%
2009 70.39 26th 209 87.6%
2010 76.73 24th 193 87.6%
2011 78.88 22nd 186 88.2%
2012 80.84 22nd 258 91.5%
2013 82.71 15th 261 94.3%
2015 93.18 14th 284 95.1%
2016 92.51 10th 255 96.1%
2017 91.35 9th 256 96.5%
2018 91.68 10th 254 96.1%
2019 90.94 11th 258 95.7%
2021 86.13 15th 228 93.4%
2022 84.40 19th 210 91.0%
2023 89.74 26th 290 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wentworth School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.48 10th 16 37.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wentworth School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.34 20th 82 75.6%
2021 85.40 10th 64 84.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Wentworth School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.98 12th 153 92.2%
2021 85.17 8th 90 91.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wentworth School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.37 9th 153 94.1%
2021 91.78 3rd 90 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wentworth School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.52 10th 48 79.2%
2021 92.75 2nd 31 93.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wentworth School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 276 276
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 286 286
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 340 340
1994 436 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a -20 418
1995 404 5 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1996 404 5 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1997 622 1 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 632
1998 676 4 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1999 693 8 8 5 2 n/a n/a 0 716
2000 712 0 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2001 741 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2002 786 4 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 805
2003 786 4 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 805
2004 763 0 11 4 1 n/a n/a 0 779
2005 767 5 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 787
2006 746 7 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2007 754 12 15 5 1 n/a n/a 0 787
2008 736 10 20 7 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2009 698 8 17 7 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2010 712 6 27 10 0 n/a n/a 0 755
2011 724 0 0 7 0 0 39 0 770
2012 725 8 32 3 0 8 0 0 776
2013 694 8 37 0 0 4 0 0 743
2014 655 10 37 1 0 4 0 0 707
2015 634 16 37 3 0 7 0 0 697
2016 575 15 41 2 0 6 0 0 639
2017 608 17 36 3 0 6 0 0 670
2018 628 7 31 6 0 3 0 0 675
2019 612 6 36 6 0 1 0 0 661
2020 589 17 51 6 1 1 0 0 665
2021 529 16 52 12 1 3 1 0 614
2022 525 21 55 14 4 1 11 0 631
2023 577 24 50 20 2 1 1 0 675

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wentworth School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 276 17.8 15.5 n/a
1992 286 17.6 16.2 n/a
1993 340 17.6 19.3 12.9
1994 418 22.5 18.6 7.3
1995 413 22.0 18.8 7.7
1996 413 22.0 18.8 7.7
1997 632 38.9 16.2 8.1
1998 695 37.6 18.5 6.5
1999 716 41.4 17.3 12.4
2000 723 46.0 15.7 8.6
2001 750 48.6 15.4 9.9
2002 805 55.8 14.4 11.9
2003 805 55.8 14.4 11.9
2004 779 54.5 14.3 11.6
2005 787 58.2 13.5 10.8
2006 774 58.0 13.3 11.5
2007 787 56.7 13.9 11.1
2008 773 75.9 10.2 11.5
2009 730 59.5 12.3 13.4
2010 755 60.6 12.4 15.4
2011 770 57.4 13.4 18.1
2012 776 54.2 14.3 3.9
2013 743 54.5 13.6 18.2
2014 707 54.8 12.9 17.5
2015 697 55.0 12.6 17.6
2016 639 56.0 11.4 14.6
2017 670 55.0 12.1 14.5
2018 675 52.0 12.9 13.8
2019 661 55.0 12.0 14.5
2020 665 56.0 11.8 13.1
2021 614 59.0 10.4 13.2
2022 631 62.0 10.1 7.1
2023 675 61.0 11.0 6.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wentworth School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 276 17.8 15.5 n/a
1992 286 17.6 16.2 n/a
1993 340 17.6 19.3 12.9
1994 418 22.5 18.6 7.3
1995 413 22.0 18.8 7.7
1996 413 22.0 18.8 7.7
1997 632 38.9 16.2 8.1
1998 695 37.6 18.5 6.5
1999 716 41.4 17.3 12.4
2000 723 46.0 15.7 8.6
2001 750 48.6 15.4 9.9
2002 805 55.8 14.4 11.9
2003 805 55.8 14.4 11.9
2004 779 54.5 14.3 11.6
2005 787 58.2 13.5 10.8
2006 774 58.0 13.3 11.5
2007 787 56.7 13.9 11.1
2008 773 75.9 10.2 11.5
2009 730 59.5 12.3 13.4
2010 755 60.6 12.4 15.4
2011 770 57.4 13.4 18.1
2012 776 54.2 14.3 3.9
2013 743 54.5 13.6 18.2
2014 707 54.8 12.9 17.5
2015 697 55.0 12.6 17.6
2016 639 56.0 11.4 14.6
2017 670 55.0 12.1 14.5
2018 675 52.0 12.9 13.8
2019 661 55.0 12.0 14.5
2020 665 56.0 11.8 13.1
2021 614 59.0 10.4 13.2
2022 631 62.0 10.1 7.1
2023 675 61.0 11.0 6.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wentworth School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,019
2019 $15,966
2020 $16,783
2021 $19,853
2022 $19,845
2023 $20,183

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wentworth School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 26th of 290 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Wentworth School)75.695.1
 19.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Scarborough Public Schools)75.191.9
 16.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Wentworth School)55.493.1
 37.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Scarborough Public Schools)54.391.6
 37.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students661675
 2.1%
African American624
 300%
American Indian02
Asian3650
 38.9%
Hispanic620
 233.3%
Pacific Islander11
White612577
 5.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.5%6.8%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wentworth School

Yes. Wentworth School ranks in the top 9.0% of Maine elementary schools.

Students at Wentworth School are 85% White, 7% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Wentworth School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scarborough Middle School
High : Scarborough High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 675 students attended Wentworth School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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