Needs Improvement
#541 of 542 schools in ME
Waterford Memorial School
Elementary School · Rsu 17/msad 17 · Waterford, ME
A Rsu 17/msad 17 elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
148 Valley Road, Waterford, ME 04088
- Math 50% proficient (2011)
- Reading 70% proficient (2011)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterford Memorial School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2009, to 60% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterford Memorial 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average455/100K
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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
$65,000
Median home value
$242,700
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in RSU 17/MSAD 17
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Gray SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 122 | Compare → |
| Hebron Station SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 101 | Compare → |
| Otisfield Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 125 | Compare → |
| Oxford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 320 | 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.
Rsu 17/msad 17
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterford Memorial School is listed in RSU 17/MSAD 17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterford Memorial School
Waterford Memorial School is a public elementary school in Waterford, ME, part of Rsu 17/msad 17, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterford Memorial School
What grades does Waterford Memorial School serve?
Waterford Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Waterford Memorial School?
Waterford Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Memorial School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterford Memorial School rank in ME?
Waterford Memorial School ranks #541 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Waterford Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterford Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 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 Waterford Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterford Memorial School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Waterford Memorial School a charter school?
No, Waterford Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterford Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Waterford Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterford Memorial School?
66.3% of students at Waterford Memorial 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Oxford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (207) 583-4418
- Area population (ZIP 04088)
- 1,300
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 04088; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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