Waterville Public Schools School District
School District · Waterville, Maine
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,618
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,618
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Waterville Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Waterville Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Waterville Junior High School
Waterville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
George J Mitchell School
Waterville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Waterville Senior High School
Waterville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#64 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,367
+$2,511 vs Maine median
District size
1,618 students
Larger than Maine median
The short answer
Waterville Public Schools ranks #64 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Waterville Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waterville Junior High School (6.6/10), George J Mitchell School (6.5/10), and Waterville Senior High School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Waterville Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville Junior High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | George J Mitchell School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Waterville Senior High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Albert S Hall School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Waterville Public Schools
Waterville Public Schools is a Waterville, Maine school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,618 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. District-level spending was $21,367 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Waterville Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waterville Junior High School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Waterville Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 48.0% and ELA proficiency of 58.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Waterville Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Waterville Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Waterville Public Schools
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Waterville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,618
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- District spending per student
- $21,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waterville Public Schools?
Waterville Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Waterville Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Waterville Public Schools is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Waterville Public Schools?
Waterville Public Schools's district-level spending was $21,367 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waterville Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Waterville Public Schools is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Waterville Public Schools?
Waterville Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Waterville Public Schools with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Waterville Public Schools?
Across schools in Waterville Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Waterville Public Schools compare to other districts in Maine?
Waterville Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maine by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
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- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 13 (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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