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#309 of 542 schools in ME

Waterboro Elementary School

Elementary School · Rsu 57/msad 57 · East Waterboro, ME

A Rsu 57/msad 57 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

340 Sokokis Trail, East Waterboro, ME 04030

  • Math 81% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency84% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)83% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$15,891
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Waterboro Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency81%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 38 points since 2019, reaching 84% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2021*
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2022
Math
81%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

35.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Waterboro Elementary 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low105/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,709

Median home value

$326,700

Median rent

$1,321/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in RSU 57/MSAD 57

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alfred Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–5Not available189Compare →
Line ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–5Not available285Compare →
Lyman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available243Compare →
Shapleigh Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–5Not available160Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rsu 57/msad 57

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$15,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Waterboro Elementary School is listed in RSU 57/MSAD 57; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Waterboro Elementary School

Waterboro Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Waterboro, ME, part of Rsu 57/msad 57, serving approximately 530 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waterboro Elementary School

What grades does Waterboro Elementary School serve?

Waterboro Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Waterboro Elementary School?

Waterboro Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterboro Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Waterboro Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Waterboro Elementary School rank in ME?

Waterboro Elementary School ranks #309 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Waterboro Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Waterboro Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Waterboro Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterboro Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Waterboro Elementary School a charter school?

No, Waterboro Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Waterboro Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Waterboro Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterboro Elementary School?

35.3% of students at Waterboro Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
530
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 04030)
2,795
Area median age
39.1
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 04030; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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