Waterville Junior High School

Summary:

Waterville Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Waterville, Maine, with a student population of 338. The school is part of the Waterville Public Schools district, which is ranked 126 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waterville Junior High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (7.1%) and students of two or more races (6.21%) compared to nearby schools. However, the school faces significant challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 36.3%, which is much higher than the state average of around 20%. Academically, the school's test scores in English Language Arts (63.58% proficient or better) and Science (50.48% proficient or better) are higher than the district and state averages, but their Mathematics scores (35.67% proficient or better) are lower. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (52.37%), indicating a larger proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Waterville Junior High School generally performs better than Mt. View Middle School, but lags behind the higher-performing Maranacook Community Middle School and Winslow Junior High School in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. The school's declining performance over the years, from 47th out of 85 Maine middle schools in 2017-2018 to 59th out of 96 in 2022-2023, is a concerning trend that the school and district will need to address.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 West River Rd
       Waterville, ME  04901


(207) 873-2144

District: Waterville Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,242 Help


Students who attend Waterville Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Waterville Senior High School

Feeder schools for Waterville Junior High School:

Elementary:    Albert S Hall School
    George J Mitchell School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.7%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waterville Junior High School ranks worse than 61.5% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterville Junior High School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Waterville Junior High School employs 30.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterville Junior High School is $18,242.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waterville Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Waterville Junior High School 59th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Waterville Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Waterville Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterville Public Schools 126th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waterville Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Waterville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.07 39th 51 23.5%
2007 35.94 35th 51 31.4%
2008 32.22 37th 50 26.0%
2009 25.19 46th 56 17.9%
2010 24.13 48th 60 20.0%
2011 25.77 48th 58 17.2%
2012 15.39 81st 86 5.8%
2013 19.36 81st 87 6.9%
2015 34.57 69th 97 28.9%
2016 21.96 75th 85 11.8%
2017 33.21 59th 87 32.2%
2018 38.35 47th 85 44.7%
2019 35.41 55th 86 36.0%
2021 28.61 70th 92 23.9%
2022 38.66 62nd 93 33.3%
2023 40.44 59th 96 38.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waterville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.95 11th 37 70.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.15 49th 64 23.4%
2021 27.53 48th 66 27.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Waterville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.53 49th 78 37.2%
2021 65.63 35th 83 57.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Waterville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.16 57th 78 26.9%
2021 19.11 67th 83 19.3%
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Rank History for White students at Waterville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.13 21st 33 36.4%
2021 33.65 34th 44 22.7%
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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 Waterville Junior High 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 488 488
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 484 484
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 494 494
1994 489 1 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 503
1995 524 5 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 524 5 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 550 3 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 560
1998 528 9 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1999 513 9 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2000 466 15 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2001 461 12 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 436 13 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 436 13 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 437 18 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 418 14 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2006 402 12 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2007 398 9 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2008 396 11 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2009 390 8 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2010 388 8 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 376 7 4 20 1 0 3 0 411
2012 752 16 8 50 2 0 16 0 844
2013 347 9 5 23 5 0 4 0 393
2014 333 8 7 26 5 0 7 0 386
2015 307 9 6 23 7 0 7 0 359
2016 308 8 6 24 7 0 10 0 363
2017 327 4 5 22 4 0 14 0 376
2018 339 10 4 23 3 0 21 0 400
2019 321 8 2 19 2 0 24 0 376
2020 324 8 3 30 2 0 27 0 394
2021 300 3 5 29 2 0 30 0 369
2022 310 5 7 19 3 0 26 0 370
2023 283 4 5 24 1 0 21 0 338

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 Waterville Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 488 34.7 14.0 n/a
1992 484 34.7 13.9 n/a
1993 494 28.7 17.2 27.5
1994 503 27.7 18.2 32.4
1995 542 32.3 16.8 30.6
1996 542 32.3 16.8 30.6
1997 560 33.9 16.5 31.6
1998 543 36.0 15.1 33.1
1999 531 36.5 14.5 42.6
2000 487 36.0 13.5 46.8
2001 478 35.6 13.4 45.2
2002 455 37.0 12.3 50.5
2003 455 37.0 12.3 50.5
2004 466 32.0 14.6 49.1
2005 448 36.6 12.2 52
2006 433 37.6 11.5 50.1
2007 424 38.9 10.9 51.9
2008 420 49.5 8.5 52.6
2009 414 39.5 10.3 50.2
2010 412 37.2 11.0 43.2
2011 411 37.2 11.0 55.5
2012 844 36.3 23.1 3.3
2013 393 34.3 11.4 53.7
2014 386 33.4 11.5 60.1
2015 359 29.0 12.3 63.8
2016 363 26.0 13.9 69.4
2017 376 27.5 13.6 63.6
2018 400 27.0 14.8 64.8
2019 376 30.3 12.4 63.3
2020 394 30.3 13.0 63.5
2021 369 27.3 13.5 63.7
2022 370 29.7 12.4 57
2023 338 30.1 11.2 52.4

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 Waterville Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 488 34.7 14.0 n/a
1992 484 34.7 13.9 n/a
1993 494 28.7 17.2 27.5
1994 503 27.7 18.2 32.4
1995 542 32.3 16.8 30.6
1996 542 32.3 16.8 30.6
1997 560 33.9 16.5 31.6
1998 543 36.0 15.1 33.1
1999 531 36.5 14.5 42.6
2000 487 36.0 13.5 46.8
2001 478 35.6 13.4 45.2
2002 455 37.0 12.3 50.5
2003 455 37.0 12.3 50.5
2004 466 32.0 14.6 49.1
2005 448 36.6 12.2 52
2006 433 37.6 11.5 50.1
2007 424 38.9 10.9 51.9
2008 420 49.5 8.5 52.6
2009 414 39.5 10.3 50.2
2010 412 37.2 11.0 43.2
2011 411 37.2 11.0 55.5
2012 844 36.3 23.1 3.3
2013 393 34.3 11.4 53.7
2014 386 33.4 11.5 60.1
2015 359 29.0 12.3 63.8
2016 363 26.0 13.9 69.4
2017 376 27.5 13.6 63.6
2018 400 27.0 14.8 64.8
2019 376 30.3 12.4 63.3
2020 394 30.3 13.0 63.5
2021 369 27.3 13.5 63.7
2022 370 29.7 12.4 57
2023 338 30.1 11.2 52.4

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 Waterville Junior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,499
2019 $13,416
2020 $14,513
2021 $17,951
2022 $17,430
2023 $18,242

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterville Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 59th of 96 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Waterville Junior High School)53.682.4
 28.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Waterville Public Schools)5180.1
 29.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Waterville Junior High School)28.180.1
 51.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Waterville Public Schools)30.476.9
 46.5%
   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 Students376338
 10.1%
African American84
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic1924
 26.3%
Pacific Islander00
White321283
 11.8%
Two or More Races2421
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.3%52.4%
 10.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterville Junior High School

Students who attend Waterville Junior High School usually go on to attend Waterville Senior High School

Students at Waterville Junior High School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

Waterville Junior High School ranks 59th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Waterville Junior High School.


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