Wiscasset Public Schools School District
School District · Wiscasset, Maine
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Evaluating Wiscasset Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wiscasset Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wiscasset Elementary School
Wiscasset · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wiscasset Middle/high School
Wiscasset · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#31 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,547
+$1,691 vs Maine median
District size
428 students
Smaller than Maine median
Top-Rated Schools in Wiscasset Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiscasset Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Wiscasset Middle/high School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wiscasset Public Schools
Wiscasset Public Schools is a Wiscasset, Maine school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 428 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.3:1. The district invests $20,547 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Wiscasset Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wiscasset Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Wiscasset Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 34.5% and ELA proficiency of 54.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wiscasset Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wiscasset Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Wiscasset Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Wiscasset
- Total Enrollment
- 428
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wiscasset Public Schools?
Wiscasset Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wiscasset Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Wiscasset Public Schools is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wiscasset Public Schools?
Wiscasset Public Schools spends $20,547 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wiscasset Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wiscasset Public Schools is 9.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wiscasset Public Schools?
Wiscasset Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wiscasset Public Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Wiscasset Public Schools?
Across schools in Wiscasset Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.5%
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Compare Wiscasset Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Portland Public Schools (17)
- Bangor Public Schools (10)
- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
- Auburn Public Schools (8)
- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
- Rsu 06/msad 06 (8)
- Rsu 54/msad 54 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
- Rsu 09 (8)
- Augusta Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Sanford Public Schools (6)
- Scarborough Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 79/msad 01 (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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