Best High Schools in Waterville, ME

Waterville, ME has 4 high schools with 2,028 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Waterville score 88% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waterville greatly exceed expectations.

1. Messalonskee High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students

2. Waterville Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students

3. Lawrence High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waterville, ME

Waterville, ME has 3 middle schools with 1,090 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Waterville score 83% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 79% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waterville exceed expectations.

1. Messalonskee Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students

2. Lawrence Jr High School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 300 Students

3. Waterville Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waterville, ME

Waterville, ME has 8 elementary schools with 2,146 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Waterville score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waterville greatly exceed expectations.

1. James H Bean School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students

2. Benton Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 545 Students

3. Albert S Hall School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 222 Students

4. Albion Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 108 Students

5. George J Mitchell School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 572 Students

6. Ralph M Atwood Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 224 Students

7. Mount Merici Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mount Merici Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 166 Students

8. Wfs Waterville

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Wfs Waterville • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 20 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waterville, ME

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Waterville, ME has a total population of 18,422 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waterville, ME

5,264

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waterville, ME.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterville, ME.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterville, ME.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,943 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Waterville, ME Internet Health Assessment.

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