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#204 of 542 schools in ME
Top 38% in state
Winslow Junior High School
Middle School · Winslow Schools · Winslow, ME
A middle school in Winslow, ME serving grades 7th – 8th.
30 Danielson Street, Winslow, ME 04901
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winslow Junior High School score 80% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Winslow 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,230/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winslow), 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Waterville Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Lawrence JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Messalonskee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Winslow Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,418NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winslow Junior High School is listed in Winslow Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winslow Junior High School
Winslow Junior High School is a public middle school in Winslow, ME, part of Winslow Schools, serving approximately 184 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #204 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winslow Junior High School
What grades does Winslow Junior High School serve?
Winslow Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Winslow Junior High School?
Winslow Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winslow Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winslow Junior High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winslow Junior High School rank in ME?
Winslow Junior High School ranks #204 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Winslow Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winslow Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Winslow Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winslow Junior High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Winslow Junior High School a charter school?
No, Winslow Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winslow Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Winslow Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winslow Junior High School?
41.8% of students at Winslow 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (207) 872-1973
- 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.
- 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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