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#272 of 542 schools in ME
Top 50% in state
Wells Junior High School
Middle School · Wells-ogunquit CSD · Wells, ME
A Wells-ogunquit CSD middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1470 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090
- Math 90% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wells Junior High School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 88%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 37 points since 2019, reaching 91% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
17.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wells Junior High 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated807/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wells), 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
$83,900
Median home value
$445,800
Median rent
$1,313/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Wells-ogunquit CSD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,028NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wells Junior High School is listed in Wells-Ogunquit CSD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wells Junior High School
Wells Junior High School is a public middle school in Wells, ME, part of Wells-ogunquit CSD, serving approximately 441 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wells Junior High School
What grades does Wells Junior High School serve?
Wells Junior High School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Wells Junior High School?
Wells Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Junior High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wells Junior High School rank in ME?
Wells Junior High School ranks #272 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Wells Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wells Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Wells Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wells Junior High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wells Junior High School a charter school?
No, Wells Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wells Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Wells Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wells Junior High School?
17.2% of students at Wells Junior High 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (207) 646-5142
- Area population (ZIP 04090)
- 11,544
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 52.5
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 04090; 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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