Summary:
The Waterville School District consists of two schools - Waterville High School and Waterville Elementary. Both schools serve 116 students, but they differ significantly in their academic performance and student demographics.
Waterville High School stands out as the district's top performer, consistently ranking higher than the state average on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 79.1% in 2016-2017 was also higher than the state average. In contrast, Waterville Elementary has been more middle-of-the-pack, ranking in the 40-50th percentile of elementary schools in the state over the past 3 years.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics, with Waterville High School having a more diverse student population, including 26.72% Hispanic students and 2.59% Native American students, compared to Waterville Elementary, which is 75.86% White. Additionally, Waterville High School spends more per student ($24,564) than Waterville Elementary ($21,558), which may contribute to the high school's stronger academic performance.
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