Wiscasset Middle/High School

Summary:

Wiscasset Middle/High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Wiscasset, Maine, with a student population of 257. The school's performance has been a concern, as it consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests and has a lower-than-average graduation rate.

Academically, only 59.2% of Wiscasset Middle/High School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 23.62% in Mathematics, and 24% in Science, all below the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 73.3% to 81.8%, lower than the state average. Additionally, Wiscasset Middle/High School has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 62% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Compared to nearby schools like Medomak Valley High School, Hall-Dale Middle and High School, and Brunswick High School, Wiscasset Middle/High School's academic performance and other key metrics lag behind.

The school's challenges may be related to socioeconomic factors, as it has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 33.85% in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school's racial makeup is predominantly White, at around 92%, which is more diverse than some nearby schools like Lisbon High School and Medomak Valley High School. Overall, Wiscasset Middle/High School appears to be facing significant challenges in improving student outcomes, and the school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent over the years.

Detail:

Public 6-12

225 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578

(207) 882-7722

District: Wiscasset Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,925

Feeder schools for Wiscasset Middle/High School:

Elementary:

Wiscasset Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 257

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

African American:

3.5%

Asian:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wiscasset Middle/High School ranks worse than 88.6% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.01. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wiscasset Middle/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), African American (3.5%), Asian (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wiscasset Middle/High School is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Wiscasset Middle/High School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wiscasset Middle/High School is $20,925.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wiscasset Middle/High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wiscasset Middle/High School 109^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Wiscasset Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wiscasset Middle/High School

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Rank History for all students at Wiscasset Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2016	24.66	90^th	111	18.9%
2017	16.74	100^th	111	9.9%
2018	15.24	101^st	114	11.4%
2019	33.95	71^st	114	37.7%
2021	29.14	77^th	82	6.1%
2023	19.01	109^th	123	11.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Wiscasset Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.27	42^nd	92	54.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Wiscasset Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.22	50^th	92	45.7%

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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.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wiscasset Middle/High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	255	2	1	1	2	2	0	263
2017	254	3	1	0	2	2	0	262
2018	241	2	1	0	1	2	0	247
2019	265	1	6	1	1	0	1	275
2020	273	4	3	1	2	0	1	284
2021	262	4	4	1	2	1	3	277
2022	227	8	4	1	2	0	5	247
2023	238	9	4	2	1	0	3	257

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 Wiscasset Middle/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	263	28.0	9.3	58.2
2017	262	28.5	9.1	57.3
2018	247	27.5	8.9	58.7
2019	275	29.0	9.4	53.1
2020	284	28.5	9.9	52.8
2021	277	27.5	10.0	31.8
2022	247	27.5	8.9	24.3
2023	257	27.5	9.3	33.9

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 Wiscasset Middle/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	263	28.0	9.3	58.2
2017	262	28.5	9.1	57.3
2018	247	27.5	8.9	58.7
2019	275	29.0	9.4	53.1
2020	284	28.5	9.9	52.8
2021	277	27.5	10.0	31.8
2022	247	27.5	8.9	24.3
2023	257	27.5	9.3	33.9

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 Wiscasset Middle/High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$23,542
2019	$19,170
2020	$00
2021	$20,997
2022	$22,402
2023	$20,925

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wiscasset Middle/High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 114 High schools	Ranks 109^th of 123 High schools	26.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	275	257	6.5%
African American	1	9	800%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	265	238	10.2%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.1%	33.9%	19.2%

Schools Near Wiscasset Middle/High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Wiscasset Middle/High School	Public	6-12	225 Gardiner Road	Wiscasset	04578	Lincoln County	Wiscasset Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 882-7722	257	28	9.3	33.9%	238 (92.6%)	9 (3.5%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	19	109^th of 123 public high schools	11.4%					(n/a)	59.2	23.6	24.0	$20,925
Morse High School	Public	9-12	826 Shipbuilder Drive	Bath	04530	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	No	(207) 443-8250	610	43	14.3	33.0%	558 (91.5%)	15 (2.5%)	11 (1.8%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	52.5	36^th of 123 public high schools	70.7%		56.3	50^th of 98 public high schools	49.0%	14	63.0	50.3	39.1	$16,272
Boothbay Region High School	Public	9-12	51 Emery Drive	Boothbay Harbor	04538	Lincoln County	Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr Central School District	No	No	No	No	(207) 633-2421	179	19	9.3	31.3%	167 (93.3%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	35.8	74^th of 123 public high schools	39.8%					(n/a)	52.6	51.3	31.6	$25,195
Gardiner Area High School	Public	9-12	40 West Hill Road	Gardiner	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	No	(207) 582-3150	621	51	12.0	35.3%	583 (93.9%)	8 (1.3%)	18 (2.9%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	35.7	75^th of 123 public high schools	39.0%		48.8	60^th of 98 public high schools	38.8%	15	60.2	41.4	32.9	$16,283
Mt Ararat High School	Public	9-12	68 Eagles Way	Topsham	04086	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75	No	No	No	No	(207) 729-2951	710	71	10.2	18.3%	651 (91.7%)	5 (0.7%)	23 (3.2%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.2%)	37.4	69^th of 123 public high schools	43.9%		55.8	54^th of 98 public high schools	44.9%	15	55.6	56.4	26.4	$18,297
Hall-Dale Middle and High School	Public	6-12	97 Maple ST	Farmingdale	04344	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 622-6211	522	47	11.1	30.8%	485 (92.9%)	5 (1.0%)	10 (1.9%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	59.5	29^th of 123 public high schools	76.4%		59.5	44^th of 98 public high schools	55.1%	15	72.9	42.4	46.0	$16,910
Brunswick High School	Public	9-12	71 Dragons Drive	Brunswick	04011	Cumberland County	Brunswick Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 319-1910	723	69	10.5	25.2%	603 (83.4%)	21 (2.9%)	28 (3.9%)	12 (1.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.3%)	54.2	34^th of 123 public high schools	72.4%		66.3	31^st of 98 public high schools	68.4%	3	66.7	51.8	35.3	$23,700
Maine Arts Academy School	Public, Charter	9-12	310 Cony Road	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Maine Arts Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 480-7917	225	14	15.8	23.1%	205 (91.1%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	54.2	35^th of 123 public high schools	71.5%					(n/a)	79.4	31.2	39.6	$11,742
Medomak Valley High School	Public	9-12	320 Manktown Road	Waldoboro	04572	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	No	(207) 832-5380	563	41	13.7	40.9%	530 (94.1%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.0%)	68.7	20^th of 123 public high schools	83.7%		34.9	76^th of 98 public high schools	22.4%	56	71.6	43.1	65.0	$19,454
Lisbon High School	Public	9-12	2 Sugg Drive	Lisbon Falls	04252	Androscoggin County	Lisbon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 353-3030	360	25	14.6	30.3%	337 (93.6%)	9 (2.5%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	27.5	89^th of 123 public high schools	27.6%		74.1	20^th of 98 public high schools	79.6%	69	62.4	28.1	29.6	$17,981

Frequently Asked Questions about Wiscasset Middle/High School

How many students attend Wiscasset Middle/High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 257 students attended Wiscasset Middle/High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wiscasset Middle/High School?

Students at Wiscasset Middle/High School are 93% White, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Wiscasset Middle/High School a good school?

Wiscasset Middle/High School ranks in the bottom 11.4% of Maine high schools.

What schools feed into Wiscasset Middle/High School?

Wiscasset Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wiscasset Elementary School

What district is Wiscasset Middle/High School in?

Wiscasset Public Schools

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