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#246 of 542 schools in ME
Top 45% in state
George J Mitchell School
Elementary School · Waterville Public Schools · Waterville, ME
A Waterville Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
58 Drummond Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George J Mitchell School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 28 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George J Mitchell School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,166/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waterville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,122
Median home value
$188,800
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Mount Merici AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Kennebec Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Wfs WatervillePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.7 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waterville Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
George J Mitchell School is listed in Waterville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George J Mitchell School
George J Mitchell School is a public elementary school in Waterville, ME, part of Waterville Public Schools, serving approximately 545 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George J Mitchell School
What grades does George J Mitchell School serve?
George J Mitchell School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend George J Mitchell School?
George J Mitchell School has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George J Mitchell School?
The student-teacher ratio at George J Mitchell School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George J Mitchell School rank in ME?
George J Mitchell School ranks #246 of 542 schools in ME.
What is George J Mitchell School's MySchoolScout rating?
George J Mitchell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at George J Mitchell School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George J Mitchell School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is George J Mitchell School a charter school?
No, George J Mitchell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George J Mitchell School a Title I school?
No, George J Mitchell School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George J Mitchell School?
65.9% of students at George J Mitchell School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (207) 873-0695
- Area population (ZIP 04901)
- 27,431
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 38
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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