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Best Schools in Waterboro, ME
Waterboro, ME has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,387 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 81%, so schools in Waterboro don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterboro, ME
The top high schools in Waterboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Massabesic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 910 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterboro, ME
The top middle schools in Waterboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Massabesic Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterboro, ME
The top elementary schools in Waterboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waterboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
2. Alfred Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
3. Shapleigh Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterboro, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterboro, ME has a total population of 1,961 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterboro, ME
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waterboro, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterboro, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterboro, ME.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Waterboro, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterboro, ME
How many schools are in Waterboro, ME?
Waterboro, ME has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,387 students in total.
How do schools in Waterboro perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Waterboro score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 81%, so on average schools in Waterboro don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterboro?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Waterboro
1 of 1 schools in Waterboro carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Waterboro. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.